Marshall Code 50 settings
Savior settings for Marshall Code 50
Rise Against · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rise Against "Savior" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-04-13
- Preset / mode
- JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive picking for clarity in fast alternate picking.
- Maintain a consistent palm muting technique to enhance the punchy rhythm.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain a dry mix, emphasizing the aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Rise Against used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Special (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Tim McIlrath in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (1987 model, as per band rig and era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Savior adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rise Against'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 Savior?
Start from the JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Savior?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rise Against use on Savior?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Special (likely 2000s reissue, as used by Tim McIlrath in studio). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (1987 model, as per band rig and era).
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.
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.