Marshall CODE50 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Marshall CODE50
Metallica · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Marshall CODE50, set Gain 8, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Goth Les Paul Studio · updated 2026-10-29
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall CODE50 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Cabinet on (1960V (4x12, Vintage 30))
- Power amp on (American Class A/B (6L6))
- Noise gate on
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use a strong pick attack for clarity in note separation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the percussive quality of the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE50 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 are the best Marshall CODE50 settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.
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 Epiphone Goth Les Paul Studio. 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
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- 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 CODE50
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Even Flow · Pearl Jam
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Alive · Pearl Jam
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.