Marshall Code 50 settings
Island In the Sun settings for Marshall Code 50
Weezer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Weezer "Island In the Sun" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the DSL Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-06-08
- Preset / mode
- DSL Clean
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level for added depth.
- Pick lightly to achieve a percussive sound characteristic of the original tone.
- Strum chords cleanly to maintain clarity and articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-07-12
- Preset / mode
- Plexi
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the shimmer in the solo.
- Maintain a clear and articulate picking style for single-note phrases.
- Experiment with dynamics to add expressiveness to your melodic lines.
The original rig
What Weezer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Explorer (Champagne Gold)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Island In the Sun adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Weezer'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 Island In the Sun?
Start from the DSL Clean preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Island In the Sun?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Weezer use on Island In the Sun?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (Champagne Gold). Amp: Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. 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
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- 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.