Guitar tone · metal
Quiet Riot guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Quiet Riot songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s model, as used by Carlos Cavazo on original and 2006 re-recording) into Marshall JCM800 2203.
Guitars Quiet Riot used
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s model, as used by Carlos Cavazo on original and 2006 re-recording)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black, likely stock pickups)1 song
- Washburn A10 (likely HH configuration, as seen in music video and period photos)1 song
- Washburn A101 song
Amps Quiet Riot used
- Marshall JCM800 22032 songs
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic for 1980s LA metal, used in studio and live by Cavazo)1 song
- Marshall JMP 100-watt head (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, with matching 4x12 cabinet)1 song
4 Quiet Riot tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Metal Health (Bang Your Head) · riff | 7.5 |
| Bang Your Head (Metal Health) 2006 · riff | 7.5 |
| Cum On Feel the Noize · riff | 7.5 |
| Cum On Feel the Noize · solo | 7.5 |
Get Quiet Riot's tone on your gear
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Quiet Riot use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 (2 songs), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic for 1980s LA metal, used in studio and live by Cavazo) (1 song), Marshall JMP 100-watt head (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, with matching 4x12 cabinet) (1 song).
What guitar did Quiet Riot use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/1980s model, as used by Carlos Cavazo on original and 2006 re-recording) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black, likely stock pickups) (1 song), Washburn A10 (likely HH configuration, as seen in music video and period photos) (1 song), Washburn A10 (1 song).
How do I get Quiet Riot's tone on my amp?
Open any Quiet Riot song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.