Marshall CODE 25 settings
Still Loving You settings for Marshall CODE 25
Scorpions · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Scorpions "Still Loving You" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series · updated 2026-10-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Chorus on
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the built-in chorus for added width and shimmer in the riff section.
- Maintain a tight palm muting technique for articulate chugs.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE NF3 - 2025 · updated 2026-09-05
- Preset / mode
- Brit Crunch
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Mod depth
- 5
- Mod adjust
- 4
- Delay level
- 6
- Delay adjust
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect for a lush shimmer during the solo.
- Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve the singing sustain characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Scorpions used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, Rudolf Schenker's main guitar for this era and album)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (vintage 1980s, as used on 'Love at First Sting' album sessions)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Still Loving You adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Scorpions's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Still Loving You?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Still Loving You?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Scorpions use on Still Loving You?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, Rudolf Schenker's main guitar for this era and album). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (vintage 1980s, as used on 'Love at First Sting' album sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-500 BK Vintage Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Still Loving You on other amps
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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.