Marshall JCM 800 2210 settings
Raining Blood settings for Marshall JCM 800 2210
Slayer · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Slayer "Raining Blood" riff tone on a Marshall JCM 800 2210, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, Master volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-08-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM 800 2210 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Master volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for tight chugs.
- Incorporate palm muting for percussive clarity.
- Focus on fast, staccato riffing to maintain articulation.
The original rig
What Slayer used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM 800 2210 actually has.
- Guitar
- B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Raining Blood adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Slayer'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 Raining Blood?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Raining Blood?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Slayer use on Raining Blood?
Guitar: B.C. Rich Bich (circa 1986, as seen in live footage and consistent with studio era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Marshall JCM 800 2210
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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.