Amp settings
Orion settings for Amp
Metallica · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" clean tone on a Amp, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4. Use the both pickup.
Clean settings
updated 2026-11-07
- Pickup
- both
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 4
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to emphasize the attack and clarity of the notes.
- Experiment with the position of your fingers to find the sweet spot for maximum brightness.
- Focus on muting the strings with your left hand to maintain clarity and avoid unwanted noise.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp actually has.
- Bass
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Orion 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 Amp settings for Orion?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
both.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Bass: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
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.
Orion on other amps
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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.