Fender Rumble LT25 settings
Orion settings for Fender Rumble LT25
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" clean tone on a Fender Rumble LT25, select the STUDIO CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 0, Drive 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Bass 6. Use the bridge humbucker (growl + articulation) pickup.
Clean settings
Adapted for a Ibanez SR300E Bass · updated 2026-10-22
- Preset / mode
- STUDIO CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation)
Fender Rumble LT25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Middle
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle technique to emphasize the dynamic and punchy character of the Ibanez SR300E.
- Experiment with the pickup blend to find the sweet spot between warmth and brightness.
- Keep the volume on your bass at maximum to ensure a strong signal into the amp.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble LT25 actually has.
- Bass
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Orion 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 preset should I use on the Fender Rumble LT25 for Orion?
Start from the STUDIO CLEAN preset, then set Gain 0, Gain 0, Drive 0, Master 8, Bass 6, Bass 6.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Bridge humbucker (growl + articulation).
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Bass: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez SR300E Bass. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Orion on other amps
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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.