Fender Tone Master Pro settings
Killing in the Name settings for Fender Tone Master Pro
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Pro, use the British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20
- Amp model
- British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204)
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 0
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBlues Maker (Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal)Volume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 3
- 2reverb'65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb)Mix 2 · Decay 3
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, percussive attack to maintain clarity.
- Use dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of notes.
- Maintain a tight rhythm to ensure a punchy sound.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Killing in the Name?
Use the British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204) (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Blues Maker (Marshall Bluesbreaker pedal), '65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb).
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Killing in the Name on other amps
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- Killing in the Name on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 27
- Killing in the Name on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 21
- Killing in the Name on Marshall JCM800 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Boss GT-1000 · 20
- Killing in the Name on Fender Champion 20 · 18
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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.