Fender Champion II 25 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Fender Champion II 25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a Fender Champion II 25, set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 6, Treble 7, Fx level 5, Fx select 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 5
- Fx select
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Set the chorus effect to a subtle level to add warmth and depth to your clean riff.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the smoothness and fullness of the clean tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster Player II Series HSS · updated 2026-08-30
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion II 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Fx level
- 5
- 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 Level to boost your solo volume and presence.
- Consider using the bridge pickup for added brightness if needed.
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 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 II 25 settings for Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 6, Bass 6, Treble 7, Fx level 5, Fx select 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 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 Yamaha Pacifica PAC012. 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.