Marshall CODE 25 settings
...And Justice for All settings for Marshall CODE 25
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve tight chugs.
- Focus on precise pick attack for clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a consistent right-hand rhythm for percussive effect.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get ...And Justice for All 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 Marshall CODE 25 settings for ...And Justice for All?
Set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
...And Justice for All on other amps
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- ...And Justice for All on Fender Mustang LT40S · 2
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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.