Marshall Code 50 settings
Wonderwall settings for Marshall Code 50
Oasis · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Oasis "Wonderwall" riff tone on a Marshall Code 50, set Gain 2, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar · updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Code 50 knobs
- Gain
- 2
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Hall) · 1
- Cabinet on (1936 (2x12, G12-T75))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
Playing tips
- Use the middle pickup for a balanced tone that captures the acoustic essence.
- Strum with a moderate intensity to replicate the percussive attack of the original riff.
- Engage the amp's reverb to add depth and ambiance to the clean tone.
The original rig
What Oasis used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Code 50 actually has.
- Guitar
- Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar
- Amp
- Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wonderwall adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Oasis's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall Code 50 settings for Wonderwall?
Set Gain 2, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Wonderwall?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Oasis use on Wonderwall?
Guitar: Antoria 698M Folk acoustic guitar. Amp: Direct to mixing desk (studio); no amp used for main acoustic riff section.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gear4music LA Electric Guitar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wonderwall 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.