Guitar tone · metal, rock
Tenacious D guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Tenacious D songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet).
Guitars Tenacious D used
- Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt1 song
- Unknown (Tenacious D cover; likely electric, possibly Strat-style or Gretsch-style hollowbody as per original, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
- Washburn Dimebolt1 song
Amps Tenacious D used
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet)1 song
- Unknown (no direct evidence for Tenacious D's amp on this recording; original used Fender Twin Reverb Silverface)1 song
- Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 based on era and genre)1 song
3 Tenacious D tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| The Metal · riff | 7 |
| Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown) · riff | 7.5 |
| Wicked Game · riff | 3.5 |
Tenacious D 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 Tenacious D use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet) (1 song), Unknown (no direct evidence for Tenacious D's amp on this recording; original used Fender Twin Reverb Silverface) (1 song), Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 based on era and genre) (1 song).
What guitar did Tenacious D use?
Most often: Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt (1 song), Unknown (Tenacious D cover; likely electric, possibly Strat-style or Gretsch-style hollowbody as per original, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Washburn Dimebolt (1 song).
How do I get Tenacious D's tone on my amp?
Open any Tenacious D song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.