Guitar tone · metal
Venom guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 2 Venom songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black finish, as used by Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn on 'Black Metal') into Marshall JMP 2203 100W head (early 1980s, as used on 'Black Metal' album).
Guitars Venom used
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black finish, as used by Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn on 'Black Metal')1 song
- Fender Precision Bass1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mantas, 1970s/early 1980s, black finish, humbuckers)1 song
Amps Venom used
- Marshall JMP 2203 100W head (early 1980s, as used on 'Black Metal' album)1 song
- Acoustic 220 bass amplifier1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely into Marshall 4x12 cab)1 song
3 Venom tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Don't Burn the Witch · riff | 8 |
| Witching Hour · distorted | 7.5 |
| Witching Hour · riff | 8 |
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Pick any Venom song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Venom use?
Across 2 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JMP 2203 100W head (early 1980s, as used on 'Black Metal' album) (1 song), Acoustic 220 bass amplifier (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely into Marshall 4x12 cab) (1 song).
What guitar did Venom use?
Most often: Gibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black finish, as used by Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn on 'Black Metal') (1 song), Fender Precision Bass (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Custom (Mantas, 1970s/early 1980s, black finish, humbuckers) (1 song).
How do I get Venom's tone on my amp?
Open any Venom song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.