Fender Rumble 500 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Rumble 500
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble 500, set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Bright 0. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Fender Rumble 500 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Bright
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Vintage
- 0
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that enhances the aggressive tone.
- Experiment with the drive setting to find the right amount of saturation without losing clarity.
- Adjust the midrange slightly higher to compensate for the smaller speaker's limitations.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 500 actually has.
- Bass
- 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 bass 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 bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Fender Rumble 500 settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 9, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Bright 0.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Bass: 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 bass?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Fender Rumble 500
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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.