Laney LX35R settings
Master of Puppets settings for Laney LX35R
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Laney LX35R, set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Xts switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez RG · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Laney LX35R knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Xts switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive rhythm.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Utilize your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for slight ambience.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS22 Arch Top Dinky · updated 2026-04-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Laney LX35R knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Xts switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the XTS switch for a more aggressive tone during the solo.
- Focus on alternate picking for clarity in fast runs.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Laney LX35R 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 are the best Laney LX35R settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Xts 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 Ibanez RG. 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.