Marshall JCM 800 2210 settings
More Than a Feeling settings for Marshall JCM 800 2210
Boston · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Boston "More Than a Feeling" riff tone on a Marshall JCM 800 2210, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 5-6 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-06-16
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 5-6 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM 800 2210 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Master volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a tight picking attack to achieve the articulate, punchy sound characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on maintaining clarity and definition in the notes to capture the classic 70s rock vibe.
The original rig
What Boston used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM 800 2210 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Amp
- Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get More Than a Feeling adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Boston's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall JCM 800 2210 settings for More Than a Feeling?
Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for More Than a Feeling?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 5-6 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Boston use on More Than a Feeling?
Guitar: 1970 Gibson Les Paul Standard. Amp: Marshall Super Lead Plexi (1959 model, modded with Power Soak/attenuator).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
More Than a Feeling on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall JCM 800 2210
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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- Hells Bells · AC/DC
- Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster) · Pixies
- Paranoid · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- you're in trouble · Unknown (likely Ratt, based on only song-specific source)
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.