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Fender Squier SP-10 settings

Enter Sandman settings for Fender Squier SP-10

Metallica · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Fender Squier SP-10, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Fender Squier SP-10 knobs

Gain
8
Bass
5
Treble
7

Playing tips

  • Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
  • Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.

The original rig

What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Squier SP-10 actually has.

Guitar
ESP MX-220 (black finish)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
Gain
8
Bass
5.5
Mid
4.5
Treble
7
Presence
4.5
Reverb
0
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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 Squier SP-10 settings for Enter Sandman?

Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7.

Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?

Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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.