Cort CM30R settings
Master of Puppets settings for Cort CM30R
Metallica · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Cort CM30R, set Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012 · updated 2026-11-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Cort CM30R knobs
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use the Crunch Distortion pedal to achieve the high-gain saturation needed for the riff.
- Employ tight palm muting on the lower strings for that aggressive chugging sound.
- Alternate pick quickly to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Cort CM30R actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 Cort CM30R settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. 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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Popular songs on the Cort CM30R
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- Walk · Pantera
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.