Fender Champion 40 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Fender Champion 40
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Fender Champion 40, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Tap 0, Fx level 5, Volume 1 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion 40 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Tap
- 0
- Fx level
- 5
- Volume 1
- 0
- Volume 2
- 6
- Fx select
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the FX select for a subtle reverb effect to enhance the sustain of your notes.
- Adjust the volume 2 to ensure your solos cut through the mix without overpowering.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 40 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 Champion 40 settings for Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Tap 0, Fx level 5, Volume 1 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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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More Metallica on the Fender Champion 40
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
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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.