M-Vave MK-300 settings
Decode settings for M-Vave MK-300
Paramore · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Paramore "Decode" solo tone on a M-Vave MK-300, use the MESA MktCln amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Cort X6 · updated 2026-06-17
- Amp model
- MESA MktCln
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
M-Vave MK-300 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 7
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoostGain 5 · Level 8
- 2delayAnalog DelayMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 5compressionCompressLevel 7 · Sustain 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on articulate pick attack for clear note separation.
- Use controlled feedback on sustained notes for expressive playing.
- Maintain a tight grip on the pick to enhance clarity during fast runs.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort X6 · updated 2026-06-17
- Amp model
- UWE-Twins
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back 2x12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
M-Vave MK-300 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1delayAnalog DelayMix 5 · Time 3.8 · Feedback 3
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 4
- 3overdriveBoostGain 2 · Level 7
- 4compressionCompressLevel 7 · Ratio 3 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on a clean, rhythmic picking style to emphasize clarity.
- Use palm muting on some notes to create a percussive effect.
- Experiment with subtle fingerstyle for dynamic variations.
The original rig
What Paramore used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-Vave MK-300 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Decode adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Paramore'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-300 for Decode?
Use the MESA MktCln (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Boost, Analog Delay, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate, Compress.
Which pickup should I use for Decode?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Paramore use on Decode?
Guitar: Fender Classic Series '72 Telecaster Deluxe. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Cort X6. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Decode on other amps
Popular songs on the M-Vave MK-300
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 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.