Frank Iero

Frank uses a Rockerverb 100 through two 4x12 orange cabinets as part of his live rig, as shown in this video by Orange.

At 8:54 Frank states "for my clean tones, I use a Vox AC30,". He also claimed "I don't know if you can really beat that.".

For his main gain tone for My Chem, Frank has a Marshall super lead. The amp was modded to have the famed dookie mod in it. The Dookie Mod is a gain mod that was made famous by Billie Joe of Green Day.

At 8:40, Frank says "currently for my main tone...it is a Orange Thunderverb 200 watt, which I overdrive with a Blues Driver."

If you look at the number/layout of the knobs, you'll see it's absolutely a 900, rather than an 800 or a 2000. As for whether it's a 900 4100 vs a 4500... that's just me guessing by the sound of a 100w over a 50w. But it's definitely a JCM 900 he's playing.

Frank is using a Fender Twin Reverb in this tutorial video

Can be seen here. Live at Reading Festival 2006

https://reverb.com/item/70179201-marshall-jcm-2000-dual-super-lead-owned-by-frank-iero?show_sold=true

There are four of these Marshall heads for sale. They were used in My Chem all throughout the world during the Black Parade touring cycle and then in LA for the Danger Days writing process." - Frank

Orange's website lists that Iero uses the Tiny Terror guitar head.

visible in pic/mentioned in caption: "in complete love with this Black Magick @suprousa rig paired with these @brittonnash JM and Wayfarer model guitars"

In this instagram post, Frank celebrates acquiring the Twin-Twelve, even posting a heart-eyes emoji

Frank's guitar is connected to this amp the whole video.

This was one of my two Orange 4 X 12 cabinets used throughout the touring cycle of Danger Days for My Chem. They appeared on every stage and TV appearance during that time. I then repainted both cabs for touring with the Cellabration, and the Patience and they appeared on every stage yet again." - Frank

Used on the current US Parachutes tour.

Used during this concert at vintage vinyl with the cellabration.

Used onstage at Union Transfer 4/17/19. To the immediate right of the drum set, nothing yet verified but is the closest blonde Fender amp with that knob layout that I can find (confirmed blonde Fender amp and cabinet when closer to stage).

Iero is listed as using the Orange PPC 212 closed back speaker cabinet for practice.

Frank Iero is seen using a Marshall 4x12 Cab with V30 speakers during My Chemical Romance's performance at the Reading Festival 2006, as captured in the YouTube video by GDMec182.

On this Instagram post, Frank unboxes this amp that was sent to him by Fender

Listed on Reverb.com in 2023.

"I found this 4x12 cabinet in the window of a vintage guitar store in NJ while having a walk with my wife. I bought it to match the Sound City 120 Head that I purchased from a friend in England earlier that year. Such a solid cab, built like an absolute tank, constructed very well, and louder than god's revolver. Together, this rig is the loudest amp I have ever played and or heard in my entire life. WARNING: Please be careful, with a great amp like this comes great responsibility. You will hurt yourself and others if you turn it all the way up, in a wonderful ripping sort of way." - Frank

Serial: 7306337 This cab has been well-loved over the years and has the cosmetic wear to prove it—scuffs, tolex peeling, grill cloth tears and discoloration. The Sound City logo on the grill cloth is slightly bent inwards. The top output jack is slightly bent but still works. Wheels function as intended. Sticker on back is torn up. Four 12" 160w 16Ω speakers. Overall, this thing sounds great and boasts a lot of mojo.

Here is Frank's amp onstage while playing with LS Dunes in Brooklyn, 10.22.24

Unsure if this is a vintage or a 65 reissue.

In an Instagram post, Frank Iero showcases his use of the Yamaha THR10II mini guitar amplifier, highlighting its versatility and built-in effects as he plays "No Love" from Barriers.

In this Instagram post, Frank Iero has a photo of a custom built OR-120 pre amp.

hey frendz, just want to send a long overdue shout out and thank you’s to @jessupamps for sending me this OR-120 pre amp and @black35guitars & @solodallas for helping me out with their shaffer tower replica. I love using these two in combination on home recording/demoing especially. They’ve really helped with my recovery by bringing life to my guitar tones and they tend to get along really well with my digital recording setup. I’ve even included the @solodallas pedal onto my pedal board for these upcoming live shows.

From the website of Jessup Amps, the creator of the custom amp:

This is the exact circuit found in the Orange or-120 and retains the same tonal characteristics as the original Orange pre amp

In the documentary "Life on the Murder Scene" at 58:13, Frank Iero is seen using a Marshall JVM410H head during the recording of "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge."

At 13:33 in the Premier Guitar YouTube video titled "My Chemical Romance Rig Rundown with Frank Iero, Ray Toro & Mikey Way," Frank Iero's technician, James Bowman, is shown discussing the amplifiers used by Frank Iero. He specifically highlights a pair of purple-colored Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Heads as part of Iero's setup.

In the video titled "My Chemical Romance Rig Rundown with Frank Iero, Ray Toro & Mikey Way" by Premier Guitar, at the 20:21 mark, Frank Iero’s technician, James Bowman, discusses the cabinet speakers used with Frank's Marshall amps. At 20:23, a Marshall 1960B 4x12'' Cabinet is visibly part of Frank Iero’s rig setup.

In this 2023 Reverb listing from The Official Frank Lero of My Chemical Romance Reverb Shop, a Univox U65RN is listed with the following quote from Frank:

"I love smaller combo amps, they record so well and each one is a little bit different and quirky in its own way. If I’m out on the road and I stumble across one that I’ve never seen before, I simply have to grab it because you never know which one is gonna be pure studio magick. These unfortunately fall under the 'wish I could keep them all, but probably best to pass along the magick while I’m around to do so' category." - Frank

Bus/backstage/bedroom practice amp." - Frank

In this Reverb listing from 2023 from the official Frank Lero of My Chemical Romance shop, an Epiphone Valve Jr. Stack is listed, along with the following quote from Frank:

These are such great amps, proving sometimes all you need is 1 knob. Used this as a backstage/bus rig for years and then it became a living room/bedroom practice setup. I own two identical rigs and a combo version of this amp, all are for sale here." - Frank

Ok long-winded story… This 4-input head was originally used for the PA at the restaurant/speakeasy/jazz club my grandfather played at every single weekend of my young life called the Marroe Inn in Trenton, NJ. In fact my actual first gig ever was sitting in on drums with his band at the Marroe when I was about 9 or 10 while my grandfather got up to sing a few Sinatra songs. Anyway after they retired this equipment and got a new setup at the Marroe, my grandfather asked if he could give it to me, his music obsessed grandson, because I was starting to play guitar and was in the need of some equipment. So this is became my very first guitar head. Rad right?" - Frank

This was my dad’s PA setup when he was touring in the 70’s-80’s and then was gifted to me when I became a teenager and had a band and needed a PA to rehearse in my mom’s basement. In fact he still owns and uses the speakers for his rehearsals with his bands to this day." - Frank