Marshall Code 50 settings
High Try settings for Marshall Code 50
Loudness · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Loudness "High Try" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 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 Epiphone Explorer 80s EMG · updated 2026-11-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Hall) · 0.5
- Cabinet on (1960AX (4x12, G12M-25 Greenback))
- Power amp on (Classic Marshall 100W (EL34))
- Distortion on (GUV (Guv'nor)) · 7
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to maintain clarity.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry, punchy sound.
The original rig
What Loudness used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Signature)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP-1 Preamp (into Marshall power amp/cabinet)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get High Try adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Loudness's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall Code 50 settings for High Try?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 6, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for High Try?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Loudness use on High Try?
Guitar: ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Signature). Amp: Marshall JMP-1 Preamp (into Marshall power amp/cabinet).
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.