Boss Dual Cube LX settings
Enter Sandman settings for Boss Dual Cube LX
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Boss Dual Cube LX, select the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRG121DX · updated 2026-11-07
- Preset / mode
- METAL STACK
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Boss Dual Cube LX knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Mic volume
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Reverb type
- 0
- Reverb level
- 0
- Modulation level
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Ensure clear note separation by picking aggressively.
- Use a consistent rhythm to maintain the aggressive feel.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss Dual Cube LX 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 preset should I use on the Boss Dual Cube LX for Enter Sandman?
Start from the METAL STACK preset, then set Gain 8, Volume 0, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
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 Ibanez GIO GRG121DX. 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 Boss Dual Cube LX
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- don't you ever leave me · Hanoi Rocks
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room · John Mayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
- Sex On Fire · Kings of Leon
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.