Artist GA10X settings
Enter Sandman settings for Artist GA10X
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Artist GA10X, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Mp3 input 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Artist GA10X knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Mp3 input
- 1
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on a percussive attack to enhance clarity.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Artist GA10X actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 are the best Artist GA10X settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Mp3 input 1.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Artist GA10X
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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- Creep · Radiohead
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.