M-VAVE TANK-G settings
Master of Puppets settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
Metallica · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-14
- Preset / mode
- Based on Marshall JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Noise gate
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve that aggressive attack.
- Maintain fast alternate picking to ensure razor-sharp articulation in your playing.
- Keep the reverb low to maintain a dry, minimal ambience that suits the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G 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 preset should I use on the M-VAVE TANK-G for Master of Puppets?
Start from the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Noise gate 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?
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
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- Master of Puppets on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 280
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- 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 TANK-G
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Slow Dancing in a Burning Room · John Mayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Creep · Radiohead
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
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.