AmpliTube 5 MAX settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for AmpliTube 5 MAX
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a AmpliTube 5 MAX, select the Metal Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Martin Guitars (General) · updated 2026-09-28
- Preset / mode
- Metal Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for a subtle modulation effect.
- Ensure your reverb is set to a low level to maintain clarity while adding depth.
- Play with a light touch to emphasize the smoothness of the clean tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-04
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
AmpliTube 5 MAX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use the neck pickup for a warm, singing tone.
- Incorporate subtle vibrato for expressiveness on sustained notes.
- Utilize your amp's built-in chorus set to moderate for added width.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your AmpliTube 5 MAX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Nothing Else Matters?
Start from the Metal Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Martin Guitars (General). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nothing Else Matters on other amps
- Nothing Else Matters on Fender Mustang LT25 · 13
- Nothing Else Matters on Boss Katana · 6
- Nothing Else Matters on Marshall CODE 25 · 5
- Nothing Else Matters on Harley Benton HB-20MFX · 4
- Nothing Else Matters on Roland Jazz Chorus JC-40 · 4
- Nothing Else Matters on Fender Frontman 10G · 3
- Nothing Else Matters on Yamaha THR30II Wireless · 3
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
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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.