15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Master of Puppets settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
Metallica · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" distorted tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 9.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7. Use the single mb-1e dual-coil humbucker (active mode) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-10-28
- Pickup
- Single MB-1E dual-coil humbucker (active mode)
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 9.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a sharper attack and enhance the aggressive tone.
- Experiment with your playing position on the strings to find the sweet spot for clarity and punch.
- Adjust your gain to ensure the distortion is prominent but not overly muddy.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different bass or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 9.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Single MB-1E dual-coil humbucker (active mode).
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Bass: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.