Marshall CODE 25 settings
Sonne settings for Marshall CODE 25
Rammstein · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rammstein "Sonne" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 6.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32 · updated 2026-10-30
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6.5
Built-in effects
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs.
- Focus on precise picking for articulate riff definition.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive attack.
The original rig
What Rammstein used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Eclipse I CTM (custom, early 2000s, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 2000s, studio recording)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sonne adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rammstein's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Sonne?
Set Gain 9, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 4, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Sonne?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Rammstein use on Sonne?
Guitar: ESP Eclipse I CTM (custom, early 2000s, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 2000s, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Kelly JS32. 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
- 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.