AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
I'm a Marionette settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
Ghost · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ghost "I'm a Marionette" solo tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-07-11
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
- Delay off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure tight picking for a crisp attack, emphasizing the percussive nature of the notes.
- Experiment with palm muting during transitions to maintain clarity and articulation.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP KH-202 · updated 2026-07-11
- Preset / mode
- British Lead 800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve articulate chugs.
- Use aggressive picking for a pronounced attack on each note.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to enhance the tightness of the riff.
The original rig
What Ghost used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio gear for covers in this era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on Ghost's studio amp choices for heavy/distorted rhythm parts on covers and original tracks from this era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get I'm a Marionette adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ghost's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the AmpliTube 5 MAX for I'm a Marionette?
Start from the Metal Lead preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for I'm a Marionette?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Ghost use on I'm a Marionette?
Guitar: Gibson SG Standard (likely, based on Ghost's studio gear for covers in this era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on Ghost's studio amp choices for heavy/distorted rhythm parts on covers and original tracks from this era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP KH-202. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, 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.