Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40, select the Ultra preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort CR250 · updated 2026-09-06
- Preset / mode
- Ultra
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Boost
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive attack.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 · updated 2026-04-27
- Preset / mode
- Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Boost
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal to sweep for vocal-like phrasing during the solo.
- Focus on percussive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a tight palm mute for aggressive riffing.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the Ultra preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
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 Cort CR250. 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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Popular songs on the Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.