Marshall CODE 25 settings
La Grange settings for Marshall CODE 25
ZZ Top · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "La Grange" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-03
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
Playing tips
- Use a tight pick attack to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to capture the shuffle groove characteristic of the original tone.
- Experiment with your amp's reverb to add depth without overwhelming the clarity of the notes.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck)
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get La Grange adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ZZ Top's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for La Grange?
Set Gain 5.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for La Grange?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on La Grange?
Guitar: 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck). Amp: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
La Grange on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall CODE 25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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.