Fender G-DEC settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender G-DEC
Metallica · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender G-DEC, select the British–3 preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tone 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-28
- Preset / mode
- British–3
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Fender G-DEC knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tone
- 8
- Compressor
- 0
- Phrase mode
- 0
- Phrase level
- 1
- Phrase source
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the characteristic chugging sound.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance articulation and clarity.
- Maintain a steady alternate picking technique for the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender G-DEC actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 preset should I use on the Fender G-DEC for Master of Puppets?
Start from the British–3 preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tone 8.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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Popular songs on the Fender G-DEC
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
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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.