Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Master of Puppets settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Attenuator
- 5
- Bright switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Use fast alternate picking for the riff to maintain aggression.
- Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for sharper articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb 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 Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Master of Puppets?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 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?
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.