Marshall CODE 25 settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Marshall CODE 25
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 0, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul 100 · updated 2026-10-31
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Room) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to replicate the subtle room reverb of the original tone.
- Pick lightly for a more articulate and percussive attack, emphasizing the clarity of the clean tone.
- Experiment with the neck pickup for a warmer sound, ensuring a tight low end without breakup.
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 MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam 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 are the best Marshall CODE 25 settings for Wherever I May Roam?
Set Gain 0, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul 100. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wherever I May Roam 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.