Guitar tone · metal, rock
Thor guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 6 Thor songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era) into Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production).
Guitars Thor used
- Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era)1 song
- Unknown (no evidence found for exact model used on 'Rock the City' riff section)1 song
- Unknown (no direct source found for exact model used on solo of 'When the Gods Collide')1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, humbuckers)1 song
- Unknown (not specified in sources for this song/recording)1 song
Amps Thor used
- Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production)1 song
- Unknown (no evidence found for exact amp model used on this recording)1 song
- Unknown (no direct source found for exact amp model used on solo of 'When the Gods Collide')1 song
- Marshall JMP or JCM800 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely studio backline, typical for early 80s metal)1 song
- Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb Blonde1 song
6 Thor tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Electric Eyes (Alternate Version) · riff | 6.5 |
| Lazer Eyes · riff | 3.5 |
| Rock the City · riff | 7 |
| Thunder on the Tundra · riff | 8 |
| When Gods Collide · riff | 7 |
| When the Gods Collide · solo | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Thor use?
Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production) (1 song), Unknown (no evidence found for exact amp model used on this recording) (1 song), Unknown (no direct source found for exact amp model used on solo of 'When the Gods Collide') (1 song), Marshall JMP or JCM800 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely studio backline, typical for early 80s metal) (1 song).
What guitar did Thor use?
Most often: Unknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era) (1 song), Unknown (no evidence found for exact model used on 'Rock the City' riff section) (1 song), Unknown (no direct source found for exact model used on solo of 'When the Gods Collide') (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, humbuckers) (1 song).
How do I get Thor's tone on my amp?
Open any Thor song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.