Guitar tone · metal, rock
the GazettE guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 7 the GazettE songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP A-II (Aoi signature model) into Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Bogner Uberschall model for riff tones).
Guitars the GazettE used
- ESP A-II (Aoi signature model)1 song
- ESP Custom 7-string1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Uruha in studio recordings of this era)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom for Uruha or Aoi, as used by the GazettE in 2006 studio era)1 song
- ESP A-I[arc] Aoi~en~ (Aoi Signature)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Uruha during Vulgar era)1 song
- ESP Eclipse (likely custom shop, as used by Uruha in studio recordings of this era)1 song
Amps the GazettE used
- Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Bogner Uberschall model for riff tones)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (typical for GazettE heavy studio tones, no direct source for Fadeless but consistent with genre/era/artist)1 song
- Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for Visual kei/metal in mid-2000s Japan, no direct citation for Taion but consistent with band/era/genre)1 song
- Bogner Ecstasy 101B1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (90s model, as referenced for 'ominous low end, harmonically rich top end, and unmistakable midrange scoop')1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W Tube Head1 song
7 the GazettE tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| CHIZURU · riff | 7.5 |
| Fadeless · riff | 8 |
| Inside Beast · riff | 8 |
| Ito · riff | 7.5 |
| Ominous · riff | 8 |
| Taion · riff | 7.5 |
| Without a Trace · solo | 7.5 |
the GazettE songs on popular amps
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use for these songs on their own amps.
Get the GazettE's tone on your gear
Pick any the GazettE song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did the GazettE use?
Across 7 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Bogner Uberschall model for riff tones) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (typical for GazettE heavy studio tones, no direct source for Fadeless but consistent with genre/era/artist) (1 song), Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for Visual kei/metal in mid-2000s Japan, no direct citation for Taion but consistent with band/era/genre) (1 song).
What guitar did the GazettE use?
Most often: ESP A-II (Aoi signature model) (1 song), ESP Custom 7-string (1 song), ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by Uruha in studio recordings of this era) (1 song), ESP Eclipse (likely custom for Uruha or Aoi, as used by the GazettE in 2006 studio era) (1 song).
How do I get the GazettE's tone on my amp?
Open any the GazettE song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.