Marshall CODE 25 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Marshall CODE 25
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, select the American Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 6, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF · updated 2026-04-07
- Preset / mode
- American Clean
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Mod depth
- 0
- Mod adjust
- 0
- Delay level
- 0
- Delay adjust
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth picking techniques to capture the essence of the clean riff.
- Maintain a steady hand position to ensure clarity in notes during the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32T · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your picking is smooth and controlled to achieve the singing sustain characteristic of the solo.
- Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the sweet spot that balances warmth and clarity.
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 KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 preset should I use on the Marshall CODE 25 for Nothing Else Matters?
Start from the American Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 6, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.