Marshall CODE25 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Marshall CODE25
Metallica · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Marshall CODE25, select the Metal Lead preset, then set Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX · updated 2026-10-11
- Preset / mode
- Metal Lead
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall CODE25 knobs
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound.
- Use aggressive picking for an articulate attack.
- Ensure clear note separation by adjusting your picking dynamics.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE25 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the Marshall CODE25 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the Metal Lead preset, then set Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG121DX. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Marshall CODE25
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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.