Marshall CODE 25 settings
Let Down settings for Marshall CODE 25
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Let Down" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, select the Bluesbreaker preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 3. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE NF3 - 2025 · updated 2026-08-21
- Preset / mode
- Bluesbreaker
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Mod depth
- 0
- Mod adjust
- 0
- Delay level
- 4
- Delay adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (digital) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to 3 for a subtle ambient feel.
- Set the delay to a moderate level (4) to add depth to the riff without overwhelming it.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE NF3 - 2025 · updated 2026-09-24
- Preset / mode
- Bluesbreaker
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4
- Mod depth
- 5
- Mod adjust
- 5
- Delay level
- 6
- Delay adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus to add swirling modulation to the solo.
- Set your delay to a moderate level for ambient repeats that enhance the spacious feel.
- Adjust your tone knob to around 7-8 for a bright and chimey response.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Rickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, used by Ed O'Brien on OK Computer era studio recordings)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, 1997 OK Computer sessions)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Let Down adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Marshall CODE 25 for Let Down?
Start from the Bluesbreaker preset, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 3.
Which pickup should I use for Let Down?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Let Down?
Guitar: Rickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, used by Ed O'Brien on OK Computer era studio recordings). Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, 1997 OK Computer sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE NF3 - 2025. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Marshall CODE 25
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
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- 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.