Beat It settings for Fender Champion 20

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Focus on aggressive pick attack to achieve the tight, percussive sound characteristic of the solo.
• Utilize fast legato and tapping passages to emulate the explosive, saturated lead tone.

Fender Champion 20 knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Reverb

0

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging sections to achieve a sharp attack.
• Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff to maintain clarity.
• Keep your picking hand relaxed to enhance the percussive quality of the notes.

What preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for Beat It?

Start from the 70s British preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Beat It?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.

What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?

Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Mini Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.