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How to get Gojira's guitar tone

Gojira across 4 famous tones — mostly through EVH 5150 III "Stealth" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12, EVH 5150 III, 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 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 6.5 (out of 10)
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Gojira's go-to amps

EVH 5150 III "Stealth" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 ×3EVH 5150 III ×1

Gojira's tuning & guitars

Tuning: Varies by song across drop tunings — Drop C most often, with tracks in Drop D and as low as Drop B.
Guitars: Joe Duplantier’s Charvel signature guitars.

Tune to match with our free tuning chart, then dial any tone below in on your own amp — GuitarToneAdapt handles the rest, free.

4 famous Gojira tones

Flying Whales
gain 9 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Silvera
gain 7.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5
Stranded
gain 7.5 · bass 5 · mid 5.5 · treble 6.5
L'Enfant Sauvage
gain 7.5 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6.5

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How to get Gojira's tone — FAQ

What tuning does Gojira use?

Varies by song across drop tunings — Drop C most often, with tracks in Drop D and as low as Drop B. Joe Duplantier’s Charvel signature guitars.

What amp settings does Gojira use?

Averaged across 4 of their tones: gain 8, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like Gojira?

They favour EVH 5150 III "Stealth" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12, EVH 5150 III 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 Gojira's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (EVH 5150 III "Stealth" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12, EVH 5150 III and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 8, bass 5.5, mid 5.5, treble 6.5, presence 6.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 4 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get Gojira'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.