M-VAVE TANK-G settings
Beat It settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
Michael Jackson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Beat It" solo tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Plexi 100 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Tagima TG-530 · updated 2026-09-02
- Preset / mode
- Based on Plexi 100
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Noise gate
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Keep your pick attack aggressive to achieve the tight, percussive sound characteristic of the solo.
- Focus on clear articulation of notes during fast legato and tapping passages.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beat It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the M-VAVE TANK-G for Beat It?
Start from the Based on Plexi 100 preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Noise gate 1.
Which pickup should I use for Beat It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?
Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Tagima TG-530. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the M-VAVE TANK-G
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
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- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
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.