Mark Tremonti
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Mark Tremonti

Alter Bridge / Creed / Tremonti

The riff machine. From the radio rock of Creed to the thrash-influenced metal of Alter Bridge, his downpicked riffs and melodic solos are powered by PRS and Mesa Boogie.

3 Eras
13 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

Huge, tight, and melodic. A wall of Mesa/Bogner distortion tailored for drop tunings, with a switchless wah for expressive leads.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Creed Era (1997-2004)

1997-2004 4 items
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Post-grunge anthems. Gibson Les Pauls and PRS McCartys into Mesa Rectifiers created the massive radio rock sound.

2

Alter Bridge / Blackbird Era (2004-2010)

2004-2010 5 items
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Technical evolution. Blending the Rectifier with a Bogner Uberschall for a tighter, more complex metal tone.

3

Solo / Modern Era (2012-Present)

2012-Present 4 items
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Speed metal influences. Using the PRS Archon for a searing, modern high-gain sound.