Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII settings
Enter Sandman settings for Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII, set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, ISF 5, OD Bass 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS S2 Custom 24 · updated 2026-11-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- ISF
- 5
- OD Bass
- 5
- OD Gain
- 8
- OD Middle
- 5
- OD Treble
- 7
- OD Volume
- 6
- Clean Bass
- 5
- Clean Treble
- 5
- Clean Volume
- 5
- Master Volume
- 6
- Reverb Mode Switch
- 0
- FX Loop Level Switch
- 0
- Power Reduction Switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve clarity.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and articulate.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII 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 Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, ISF 5, OD Bass 5.
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 PRS S2 Custom 24. 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
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- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
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- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Blackstar HT Club 40 MkII
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
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.