Guitar tone · metal

Volbeat guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 12 Volbeat songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster into Fryette Sig:X (KT88s) profiled through Kemper Profiling Amp.

Guitars Volbeat used

Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster2 songs
Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)2 songs
ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Rob Caggiano on this album era)1 song
ESP LTD EC-1000 (Michael Poulsen's main studio guitar, likely used for rhythm on 'Shotgun Blues')1 song
Gibson (exact model not specified, likely Les Paul or Explorer as per artist's usual studio choices)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and artist's main studio guitar)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely, based on Volbeat's studio gear for 2013 era)1 song
Gibson Les Paul Custom1 song

Amps Volbeat used

Fryette Sig:X (KT88s) profiled through Kemper Profiling Amp1 song
Fryette Sig:X (profiled via Kemper Profiler in studio)1 song
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal into studio amp (exact amp model not specified, but Poulsen is known for Marshall JCM800 and Rob Caggiano for Fryette Sig:X; for this riff, the pedal is the defining element)1 song
Marshall JCM800 22101 song
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or similar, exact model not confirmed for this recording)1 song
Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or similar, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)1 song
Marshall JVM410H (likely, based on Volbeat's studio/live rig for 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' 2013)1 song

12 Volbeat tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Leviathan · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster	Fryette (VHT) Sig:X (KT88-powered) through Fryette Two/Ninety/Two Stereo Power Amps	7.5
Fallen · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on era and artist's main studio guitar)	Marshall JCM800 2210	7
Shotgun Blues · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD EC-1000 (Michael Poulsen's main studio guitar, likely used for rhythm on 'Shotgun Blues')	Fryette Sig:X (profiled via Kemper Profiler in studio)	7.5
A Warrior's Call · riff	Riff · distorted	Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster	Unknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording)	7.5
Becoming · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson (exact model not specified, likely Les Paul or Explorer as per artist's usual studio choices)	Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal into studio amp (exact amp model not specified, but Poulsen is known for Marshall JCM800 and Rob Caggiano for Fryette Sig:X; for this riff, the pedal is the defining element)	9
By a Monster’s Hand · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom	Fryette (VHT) Sig:X 100-watt head	8
Cape of Our Hero · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP Custom Shop Rob Caggiano Signature	Friedman BE-100	7
Evelyn · riff	Riff · distorted	Unknown exact model (likely ESP Eclipse or Gibson Les Paul-style, as used by Michael Poulsen in this era)	Unknown exact model (likely Marshall JCM800 or Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, as used by Volbeat in studio for heavy tracks circa 2010)	8.5
For Evigt (feat. Johan Olsen) · riff	Riff · distorted	ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Rob Caggiano on this album era)	Fryette Sig:X (KT88s) profiled through Kemper Profiling Amp	7.5
Heaven Nor Hell · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)	Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or similar, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)	7
Lola Montez · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely, based on Volbeat's studio gear for 2013 era)	Marshall JVM410H (likely, based on Volbeat's studio/live rig for 'Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies' 2013)	7.5
The Devil's Bleeding Crown · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)	Unknown high-gain amp (likely Marshall or similar, exact model not confirmed for this recording)	7.5

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Volbeat use?

Across 12 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Fryette Sig:X (KT88s) profiled through Kemper Profiling Amp (1 song), Fryette Sig:X (profiled via Kemper Profiler in studio) (1 song), Unknown high-gain amp (likely Peavey 5150/6505 or Mesa/Boogie Rectifier, but not confirmed for this recording) (1 song), Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal pedal into studio amp (exact amp model not specified, but Poulsen is known for Marshall JCM800 and Rob Caggiano for Fryette Sig:X; for this riff, the pedal is the defining element) (1 song).

What guitar did Volbeat use?

Most often: Jackson Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster (2 songs), Gibson Les Paul Custom (white, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup) (2 songs), ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, as used by Rob Caggiano on this album era) (1 song), ESP LTD EC-1000 (Michael Poulsen's main studio guitar, likely used for rhythm on 'Shotgun Blues') (1 song).

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