Guitar tone · metal
White Zombie guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 White Zombie songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez Iceman ICJ100WZ into Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
Guitars White Zombie used
- Ibanez Iceman ICJ100WZ1 song
- Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-1974, used by Jay Noel Yuenger on La Sexorcisto sessions)1 song
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s-early 1990s, Jay Yuenger's main studio guitar for White Zombie's La Sexorcisto era)1 song
- Ibanez Iceman IC500 (factory model, likely with stock pickups)1 song
Amps White Zombie used
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100-watt head, studio recording, 1992 era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1992)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or early 2-channel, as used in 1995 studio sessions)1 song
4 White Zombie tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| More Human Than Human · riff | 8.5 |
| Black Sunshine (feat. Iggy Pop) · riff | 8 |
| Thunder Kiss '65 · riff | 8 |
| Thunder Kiss '65 · solo | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did White Zombie use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (100-watt head, studio recording, 1992 era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1992) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or early 2-channel, as used in 1995 studio sessions) (1 song).
What guitar did White Zombie use?
Most often: Ibanez Iceman ICJ100WZ (1 song), Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-1974, used by Jay Noel Yuenger on La Sexorcisto sessions) (1 song), Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s-early 1990s, Jay Yuenger's main studio guitar for White Zombie's La Sexorcisto era) (1 song), Ibanez Iceman IC500 (factory model, likely with stock pickups) (1 song).
How do I get White Zombie's tone on my amp?
Open any White Zombie song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.