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Fender Tone Master Pro settings

Plug In Baby settings for Fender Tone Master Pro

Muse · adapted 8 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Muse "Plug In Baby" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Pro, use the British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-07

Amp model
British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Closed Back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
7
Master
7
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5

Effects chain

  1. 1fuzzOctobotGain 10 · Tone 3 · Level 8
  2. 2reverb'63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit)Mix 4 · Decay 3
  3. 3noise gateMetal Gate (ISP Decimator II G String)Release 4 · Threshold 5
  4. 4compressionDynamic Compressor (MXR Dyna Comp)Level 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 6 · Release 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

  • Use a strong picking attack to achieve a bright, cutting tone.
  • Incorporate palm muting for tighter, more aggressive riffs.
  • Experiment with different picking dynamics to enhance the fuzz character.

The original rig

What Muse used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Pro actually has.

Guitar
Manson MB-1
Amp
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100
Gain
7.5
Bass
6
Mid
7
Treble
7.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
1.5
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Plug In Baby?

Use the British 800 (Marshall JCM800 2204) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by Octobot, '63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit), Metal Gate (ISP Decimator II G String), Dynamic Compressor (MXR Dyna Comp).

Which pickup should I use for Plug In Baby?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Muse use on Plug In Baby?

Guitar: Manson MB-1. Amp: Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100.

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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