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Underoath guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 6 Underoath songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Fender Telecaster HH (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge, stripped electronics, volume only) into Unknown (studio recording, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-headroom amp, but not confirmed for clean sections).

Guitars Underoath used

Fender Telecaster HH (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge, stripped electronics, volume only)1 song
ESP LTD EC-10001 song
Gibson SG Special HP (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup, wired straight to volume)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Tim McTague or Corey Steger)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Tim McTague on 'They're Only Chasing Safety')1 song

Amps Underoath used

Unknown (studio recording, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-headroom amp, but not confirmed for clean sections)1 song
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
Marshall JCM800 (1983) with Orange 4x12 cabinet1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Underoath for studio rhythm tones in early 2000s)1 song
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Underoath on this album, no direct source for this song but consistent with era and genre)1 song

6 Underoath tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
When the Sun Sleeps · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Tim McTague or Corey Steger)	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Underoath for studio rhythm tones in early 2000s)	8
A Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and White · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson SG Special HP (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup, wired straight to volume)	Marshall JCM800 (1983) with Orange 4x12 cabinet	8
Casting Such a Thin Shadow · riff	Riff · distorted	—	—	8
I'm Content With Losing · riff	Riff · clean	Fender Telecaster HH (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge, stripped electronics, volume only)	Unknown (studio recording, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-headroom amp, but not confirmed for clean sections)	0
It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, as used by Tim McTague on 'They're Only Chasing Safety')	Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Underoath on this album, no direct source for this song but consistent with era and genre)	8
Young and Aspiring · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD EC-1000	Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier	8

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Underoath use?

Across 6 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (studio recording, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-headroom amp, but not confirmed for clean sections) (1 song), Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (1983) with Orange 4x12 cabinet (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (commonly used by Underoath for studio rhythm tones in early 2000s) (1 song).

What guitar did Underoath use?

Most often: Fender Telecaster HH (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge, stripped electronics, volume only) (1 song), ESP LTD EC-1000 (1 song), Gibson SG Special HP (modded, Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup, wired straight to volume) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 2000s, likely used by Tim McTague or Corey Steger) (1 song).

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