Marshall Code 50 settings
Kickstart My Heart settings for Marshall Code 50
Mötley Crüe · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Mötley Crüe "Kickstart My Heart" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the Plexi preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-27
- Preset / mode
- Plexi
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting on power chords for that percussive attack.
- Pick aggressively to enhance the articulation of the notes.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry and punchy sound.
The original rig
What Mötley Crüe used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kramer Baretta (custom, early 1980s, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) 100-watt head, Jose Arredondo modded (multiple heads from late 60s/early 70s, blended with Hiwatt and Garnet for low end)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kickstart My Heart adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Mötley Crüe'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 Kickstart My Heart?
Start from the Plexi preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Kickstart My Heart?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Mötley Crüe use on Kickstart My Heart?
Guitar: Kramer Baretta (custom, early 1980s, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) 100-watt head, Jose Arredondo modded (multiple heads from late 60s/early 70s, blended with Hiwatt and Garnet for low end).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Kickstart My Heart on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall Code 50
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- 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.