Marshall CODE 25 settings
Run To You settings for Marshall CODE 25
Bryan Adams · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Bryan Adams "Run To You" solo tone on a Marshall CODE 25, select the Brit Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-01
- Preset / mode
- Brit Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Mod depth
- 5
- Mod adjust
- 5
- Delay level
- 5
- Delay adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure your attack is articulate to maintain clear note separation during the solo.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to adjust the sustain and bite of your notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-01
- Preset / mode
- Brit Crunch
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Mod depth
- 6
- Mod adjust
- 5
- Delay level
- 4
- Delay adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate depth for the modulated shimmer characteristic of the original tone.
- Ensure a dynamic pick attack to achieve the tight, percussive articulation of the riff.
- Experiment with the delay level for subtle echoes that enhance the spacious feel without overpowering the riff.
The original rig
What Bryan Adams used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Run To You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Bryan Adams'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 Run To You?
Start from the Brit Crunch preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Run To You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Bryan Adams use on Run To You?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall or Hiwatt 4x12, studio blend).
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.
Popular songs on the Marshall CODE 25
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- 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.