Beat It settings for Marshall Code 50

Marshall Code 50 knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

6

Reverb

0.5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging parts to achieve a sharp attack.
• Use a percussive picking style to enhance note separation.
• Keep your playing aggressive but controlled to match the original tone.

Marshall Code 50 knobs

Gain

8

Bass

5.5

Mid

6.5

Treble

7

Presence

6

Reverb

0.5

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.
• Maintain a tight picking technique for a percussive attack.
• Focus on clear articulation during fast legato and tapping passages.

What preset should I use on the Marshall Code 50 for Beat It?

Start from the Plexi preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for Beat It?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?

Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).

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.