Marshall G15RCD settings
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Marshall G15RCD
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" riff tone on a Marshall G15RCD, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-05-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall G15RCD knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on palm muting during the riff sections for a tighter sound.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a more aggressive attack.
Solo settings
updated 2026-05-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall G15RCD knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Consider using the dirty channel for a more saturated and compressed sound during the solo.
- Dial in the contour control to find a balance that suits your playing style and the tone you're aiming for.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall G15RCD actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
- Amp
- Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 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 G15RCD settings for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 5.
Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).
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.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on other amps
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- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Line 6 Spider IV 15 · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall MG50FX · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall CODE 25 · 2
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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.