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How to get My Chemical Romance's guitar tone

My Chemical Romance across 9 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800 2210, Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head, Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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My Chemical Romance's go-to amps

Marshall / Mesa ×3Marshall JCM800 2210 ×1Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head ×1Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet ×1

9 famous My Chemical Romance tones

Thank You for the Venom
gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Dead!
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Demolition Lovers
gain 7.5 · bass 4.5 · mid 5 · treble 7.5
Thank You for the Venom (2025 Mix)
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7.5
Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Famous Last Words
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
Welcome to the Black Parade
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Helena
gain 7 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7
Teenagers
gain 6 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 7

Rock amp settings

My Chemical Romance is a rock staple. See the best amp settings for rock — averaged EQ, go-to amps and a full how-to.

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How to get My Chemical Romance's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does My Chemical Romance use?

Averaged across 9 of their tones: gain 7.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like My Chemical Romance?

They favour Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800 2210, Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head, Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet 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 My Chemical Romance's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800 2210, Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head, Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 7.5, bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 9 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get My Chemical Romance'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 · all 1,200+ tones.