Marshall Code 50 settings
VIKING settings for Marshall Code 50
Slaughter to Prevail · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slaughter to Prevail "VIKING" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, select the Metal Edge preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-03-24
- Preset / mode
- Metal Edge
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Pick aggressively to enhance attack.
- Focus on precise fretwork for clarity in riffs.
The original rig
What Slaughter to Prevail used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Sammy Duet Custom ESP RS320
- Amp
- Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get VIKING adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slaughter to Prevail'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 VIKING?
Start from the Metal Edge preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for VIKING?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Slaughter to Prevail use on VIKING?
Guitar: ESP Sammy Duet Custom ESP RS320. Amp: Peavey 6505 Guitar Amp Head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
VIKING on other amps
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.