Marshall JCM2000 settings
...And Justice for All settings for Marshall JCM2000
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Marshall JCM2000, set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-05-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Deep switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for a subtle spacious feel.
- Pick lightly for a tight and percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady hand position to ensure clarity in notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-05-11
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall JCM2000 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Fx mix
- 0
- Tone shift
- 1
- Deep switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Utilize aggressive palm muting for tight rhythm sections.
- Incorporate fast alternate picking for clarity in lead lines.
- Focus on fluid legato runs for sustained notes.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM2000 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get ...And Justice for All 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 JCM2000 settings for ...And Justice for All?
Set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 2, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).
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.
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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.