Black Magic Woman settings for Marshall CODE 25

Marshall CODE 25 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5.5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

6

Reverb

1.5

Mod depth

3

Mod adjust

4

Delay level

5

Delay adjust

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 5

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the modulation effect subtly to add warmth and depth to your lead lines.
• Focus on fluid legato phrasing to achieve that smooth, singing sustain characteristic of Santana's style.

What preset should I use on the Marshall CODE 25 for Black Magic Woman?

Start from the Bluesbreaker preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Black Magic Woman?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Santana use on Black Magic Woman?

Guitar: 1968 Gibson SG Special. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (blackface, cranked).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.