Guitar tone · metal, rock
Ratt guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 8 Ratt songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature Snake (original 1980s custom shop snakeskin Charvel, alder body, maple neck, Floyd Rose, single Seymour Duncan humbucker in bridge) into Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (1980s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers).
Guitars Ratt used
- Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature Snake (original 1980s custom shop snakeskin Charvel, alder body, maple neck, Floyd Rose, single Seymour Duncan humbucker in bridge)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphics, 1984 era)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (custom, 1984-85, single humbucker, maple neck, Floyd Rose)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (custom, 'Crossed Swords' graphic, Floyd Rose bridge)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature or custom, 1985-1986 era)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (early 80s, custom, likely with DiMarzio humbucker in bridge)1 song
- Charvel San Dimas (early 80s, likely custom, with Floyd Rose)1 song
Amps Ratt used
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (1980s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s era, likely with 4x12 cabinet)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet, 1980s, no built-in effects)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio), possibly with additional rack effects1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio recording, 1985)1 song
- Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)1 song
11 Ratt tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Round and Round · riff | 7.5 |
| Lay It Down · riff | 7.5 |
| Round and Round · solo | 7.5 |
| You're in Love · riff | 7.5 |
| Back for More · riff | 7.5 |
| Back for More · solo | 7.5 |
| Body Talk · riff | 7.5 |
| In Your Direction · riff | 7.5 |
| Lack of Communication · riff | 8 |
| Lay It Down · solo | 8 |
| Shame Shame Shame · riff | 7.5 |
Ratt songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Ratt use?
Across 8 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (1980s, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, Celestion speakers) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s era, likely with 4x12 cabinet) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet, 1980s, no built-in effects) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (studio), possibly with additional rack effects (1 song).
What guitar did Ratt use?
Most often: Charvel Warren DeMartini Signature Snake (original 1980s custom shop snakeskin Charvel, alder body, maple neck, Floyd Rose, single Seymour Duncan humbucker in bridge) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphics, 1984 era) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas (custom, 1984-85, single humbucker, maple neck, Floyd Rose) (1 song), Charvel San Dimas (custom, 'Crossed Swords' graphic, Floyd Rose bridge) (1 song).
How do I get Ratt's tone on my amp?
Open any Ratt song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.