Master of Puppets settings for Fender Tone Master Pro

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

2

Treble

8

Presence

6

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1distortionPugilist DistortionGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2noise gateMetal Gate (ISP Decimator II G String)Release 4 · Threshold 5
3. 3boostBoostGain 5 · Level 8
4. 4reverb'63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit)Mix 2 · Decay 2
5. 5eqEQ5 Graphic (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ graphic EQ)Level 5 · Band 1 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 3

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive sound.
• Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
• Keep your picking hand close to the bridge for a sharper attack.

Fender Tone Master Pro knobs

Gain

7

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

5

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

3

Treble

8

Presence

6

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1distortionBoss DS-1Tone 7 · Level 7 · Distortion 8
2. 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
3. 3overdrive808 Overdrive (TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 8
4. 4reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 2
5. 5eq7-Band GraphicLevel 0 · Band 1 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 1 · Band 7 2

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
• Focus on articulate picking for lead lines to maintain clarity.
• Employ a strong attack on the strings to enhance the crispness of the tone.

What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Master of Puppets?

Use the Marksman CH2 (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ lead) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Pugilist Distortion, Metal Gate (ISP Decimator II G String), Boost, '63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit), EQ5 Graphic (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ graphic EQ).

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 Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.