Fender Acoustasonic 15 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Acoustasonic 15
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender Acoustasonic 15, set Gain 8, Chorus 0, Volume instrument 10, Volume microphone 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Acoustasonic 15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Chorus
- 0
- Volume instrument
- 10
- Volume microphone
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain aggression.
- Ensure your attack is percussive for clarity.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Acoustasonic 15 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 Fender Acoustasonic 15 settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 8, Chorus 0, Volume instrument 10, Volume microphone 0.
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?
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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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.