Marshall Code 50 settings
Balls to the Wall settings for Marshall Code 50
Accept · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Accept "Balls to the Wall" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-09-03
- Preset / mode
- JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight chugs.
- Use a strong pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep the guitar volume high for maximum output and clarity.
The original rig
What Accept used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Hamer Strat (neck-through, EMG pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, era-correct for 1983 studio recording)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Balls to the Wall adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Accept's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Marshall Code 50 for Balls to the Wall?
Start from the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Balls to the Wall?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Accept use on Balls to the Wall?
Guitar: Hamer Strat (neck-through, EMG pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, era-correct for 1983 studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG. 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 50
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.