Guitar tone · metal
Suffocation guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Suffocation songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP M-II Standard (early 90s, likely with EMG 81 bridge pickup) into Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Guitars Suffocation used
- ESP M-II Standard (early 90s, likely with EMG 81 bridge pickup)1 song
- BC Rich Warlock (likely 7-string, as used by Terrance Hobbs in recent years)1 song
- B.C. Rich USA Custom Shop Warlock1 song
- Ibanez Universe UV7BK1 song
- Jackson Soloist (early 1990s, likely USA model)1 song
- Jackson Soloist (early 90s, likely SL1 or SL2, as used by Terrance Hobbs on 'Human Waste')1 song
Amps Suffocation used
- Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head2 songs
- Peavey 6505+1 song
- Peavey 5150 (original block letter, early 1990s)1 song
- Peavey 5150 (original block letter, likely studio head)1 song
- Ampeg VH140C1 song
6 Suffocation tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Liege of Inveracity · riff | 9 |
| Funeral Inception · riff | 9 |
| Infecting the Crypts · riff | 9 |
| Pierced from Within · riff | 9 |
| Seraphim Enslavement · riff | 9 |
| The Invoking · riff | 9 |
Suffocation songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get Suffocation's tone on your gear
Pick any Suffocation song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Suffocation use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head (2 songs), Peavey 6505+ (1 song), Peavey 5150 (original block letter, early 1990s) (1 song), Peavey 5150 (original block letter, likely studio head) (1 song).
What guitar did Suffocation use?
Most often: ESP M-II Standard (early 90s, likely with EMG 81 bridge pickup) (1 song), BC Rich Warlock (likely 7-string, as used by Terrance Hobbs in recent years) (1 song), B.C. Rich USA Custom Shop Warlock (1 song), Ibanez Universe UV7BK (1 song).
How do I get Suffocation's tone on my amp?
Open any Suffocation song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.