Fender Champion II 25 settings
Fade to Black settings for Fender Champion II 25
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Standard · updated 2026-09-03
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep your picking dynamics light to maintain the clean character of the riff.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a softer attack if desired.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-09-30
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 5
- Fx select
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to the solo.
- Engage the FX level to enhance the sustain and presence of your notes.
- Consider using the neck pickup for a warmer, thicker tone that complements the solo.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion II 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 II 25 settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 0.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Diamond Series C-1 Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Fade to Black on other amps
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.