Marshall Code 50 settings
Free Bird settings for Marshall Code 50
Lynyrd Skynyrd · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Lynyrd Skynyrd "Free Bird" solo tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the Plexi preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-09-11
- Preset / mode
- Plexi
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance the biting tone.
- Maintain tight palm muting for percussive rhythm under fast runs.
- Allow for natural feedback by positioning near the amp.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
- 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 moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the articulate response characteristic of the original riff.
- Consider using a lighter touch on the strings for a more nuanced edge-of-breakup sound.
The original rig
What Lynyrd Skynyrd used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1958 Gibson Explorer
- Amp
- Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo (Plexi)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Free Bird adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Lynyrd Skynyrd'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 Free Bird?
Start from the Plexi preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Free Bird?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Lynyrd Skynyrd use on Free Bird?
Guitar: 1958 Gibson Explorer. Amp: Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo (Plexi).
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.