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How to get Disturbed's guitar tone

Disturbed across 2 famous tones — mostly through Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, high-gain amp, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7 · presence 6.5 (out of 10)
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Disturbed's go-to amps

Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier ×1high-gain amp ×1

2 famous Disturbed tones

Down with the Sickness
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 3 · treble 6.5
Stricken
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7

Metal amp settings

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How to get Disturbed's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does Disturbed use?

Averaged across 2 of their tones: gain 8, bass 6, mid 4, treble 7, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Disturbed?

They favour Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, high-gain amp with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get Disturbed's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, high-gain amp and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 8, bass 6, mid 4, treble 7, presence 6.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 2 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Disturbed's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · tuning chart · all 1,200+ tones.