Fender Champion II 25 settings
Nothing Else Matters (Live) settings for Fender Champion II 25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters (Live)" solo tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 5, Fx select 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 5
- Fx select
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage a light chorus effect to add depth and richness to your clean tone.
- Keep your picking dynamics soft to maintain clarity and articulation in 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
- ESP James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters (Live) 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 Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 7, Fx level 5, Fx select 7.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Guitar: ESP James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups). Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Standard Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nothing Else Matters (Live) on other amps
More Metallica on the Fender Champion II 25
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Fender Champion II 25
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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.