Marshall CODE 25 settings
Freak On a Leash settings for Marshall CODE 25
Korn · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Korn "Freak On a Leash" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Chorus on (CLS (classic chorus))
- 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 a tight, percussive sound.
- Incorporate your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for synth-like textures.
- Experiment with the reverb to add some depth to the tone without overwhelming it.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-18
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 6.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on (Studio) · 3
- Chorus on (CLS (classic chorus))
- Reverb on (Hall) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
- Distortion on (DIS (distortion)) · 7
- Noise gate on
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 chorus effect for a watery, modulated sound during the solo.
- Maintain aggressive palm muting for a percussive attack.
The original rig
What Korn used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Ibanez K7 7-string
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Freak On a Leash adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Korn's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Freak On a Leash?
Set Gain 7, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Freak On a Leash?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Korn use on Freak On a Leash?
Guitar: Ibanez K7 7-string. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier.
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.
Freak On a Leash on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall CODE 25
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.