Guitar tone · metal
Six Feet Under guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 7 Six Feet Under songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: BC Rich Warlock (likely, based on era and band photos, but not confirmed for this recording) into Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Six Feet Under setups, but not confirmed for this recording).
Guitars Six Feet Under used
- BC Rich Warlock (likely, based on era and band photos, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely, as used by Steve Swanson in this era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely, based on Chris Barnes/Allen West era and genre conventions)1 song
- ESP guitar (exact model unknown, likely Eclipse or similar, as used by Allen West in this era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely USA Custom Shop, 1990s era)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (exact model for recording not confirmed, but most probable for era and genre)1 song
Amps Six Feet Under used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Six Feet Under setups, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre, era, and band history)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and common death metal rigs of the 1990s)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (tube amp, as referenced by Six Feet Under guitarists for heavy rhythm tones in the 1990s/2000s)1 song
- Marshall JCM900 41001 song
- Randall RG 1503 Head1 song
7 Six Feet Under tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Beneath a Black Sky · riff | 8.5 |
| Human Target · riff | 9 |
| Seed of Filth · riff | 9 |
| Silent Violence · riff | 8.5 |
| The Evil Eye · riff | 8.5 |
| TNT · riff | 4.5 |
| Torture Killer · riff | 9 |
Six Feet Under 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 Six Feet Under use?
Across 7 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and typical Six Feet Under setups, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on genre, era, and band history) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and common death metal rigs of the 1990s) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (tube amp, as referenced by Six Feet Under guitarists for heavy rhythm tones in the 1990s/2000s) (1 song).
What guitar did Six Feet Under use?
Most often: BC Rich Warlock (likely, based on era and band photos, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely, as used by Steve Swanson in this era) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely, based on Chris Barnes/Allen West era and genre conventions) (1 song), ESP guitar (exact model unknown, likely Eclipse or similar, as used by Allen West in this era) (1 song).
How do I get Six Feet Under's tone on my amp?
Open any Six Feet Under song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.