Five Finger Death Punch - Wrong Side of Heaven - Guitar Lesson

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Zoltan Bathory's weapon of choice, delivering the thick, saturated high-gain tone with pronounced low-mid chunk essential for 5FDP's drop-tuned rhythm work. Driven hard at gain 7-8, it creates the compressed wall-of-sound feel that defines their heaviest riffs.

Peavey 5150

Jason Hook paired this with Mesa heads to achieve a tighter, more focused lead tone that cuts through the band's dense rhythm section. The 5150's focused gain character complements his fast, aggressive lead playing style.

EMG 81

Loaded in Zoltan's ESP signature bridge position, this pickup delivers the tight, compressed attack perfect for palm-muted chugging with minimal muddiness in low tunings. The 81's controlled output keeps 5FDP's heaviest riffs articulate and punchy.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Used by multiple band members for accent riffs and lead dynamics, this wah adds expressive character without cluttering 5FDP's stripped-down, amp-driven tone philosophy. It's essential for punctuating their aggressive rhythm sections.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Jason Hook deployed this for lead ambience and spacious moments within 5FDP's otherwise dense arrangements. The DD-3 provides subtle modulation and delay that enhances solo tone without competing with the wall-of-sound rhythm approach.

ISP Decimator Noise Gate

Zoltan Bathory's noise gate of choice, keeping the high-gain signal tight and controlled when executing palm-muted chugging at low tunings. Essential for maintaining clarity in 5FDP's relentless, heavily saturated rhythm tone.