Guitar tone · metal
Speed guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Speed songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section) into Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section).
Guitars Speed used
- Unknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)1 song
- ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on genre/scene and visual evidence from live videos and covers)1 song
Amps Speed used
- Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (estimated, as this is the most common amp for modern hardcore/metal and matches the tone; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording)1 song
3 Speed tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Not That Nice · riff | 7.5 |
| KILL CAP · riff | 4.5 |
| REAL LIFE LOVE · riff | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Speed use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (estimated, as this is the most common amp for modern hardcore/metal and matches the tone; no direct source confirms exact model for this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Speed use?
Most often: Unknown (no direct source for exact model used on 'Not That Nice' riff section) (1 song), ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on genre/scene and visual evidence from live videos and covers) (1 song).
How do I get Speed's tone on my amp?
Open any Speed song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.