Acoustic B25C Bass Combo settings
Master of Puppets settings for Acoustic B25C Bass Combo
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" distorted tone on a Acoustic B25C Bass Combo, set Gain 7.5, Drive 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Blend 0. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a B.C. Rich NJ Series Mockingbird Bass · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
Acoustic B25C Bass Combo knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Blend
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack.
- Experiment with the drive control to add more saturation.
- Adjust the blend to find the right balance between clean and overdriven tones.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Acoustic B25C Bass Combo 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 Acoustic B25C Bass Combo settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 7.5, Drive 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Blend 0.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
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?
These settings were adapted for a B.C. Rich NJ Series Mockingbird 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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Popular songs on the Acoustic B25C Bass Combo
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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.