M-VAVE MK-20 settings
Master of Puppets settings for M-VAVE MK-20
Metallica · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a M-VAVE MK-20, use the 120 ANN Amp Models amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-01
- Amp model
- 120 ANN Amp Models
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionDistortionGain 9 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveOverdriveGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Use fast alternate picking for the aggressive attack.
- Maintain a percussive rhythm to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE MK-20 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 amp model should I use on the M-VAVE MK-20 for Master of Puppets?
Use the 120 ANN Amp Models (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Distortion, Noise Gate, Overdrive.
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 HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Master of Puppets on other amps
- Master of Puppets on Fender Mustang LT25 · 1,425
- Master of Puppets on Boss Katana · 926
- Master of Puppets on Fender Frontman 10G · 434
- Master of Puppets on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 280
- Master of Puppets on Fender Champion 20 · 218
- Master of Puppets on Fender Frontman 15G · 207
- Master of Puppets on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 193
- Master of Puppets on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 182
Popular songs on the M-VAVE MK-20
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.