Marshall JCM800 settings
Seven Nation Army settings for Marshall JCM800
The White Stripes · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Marshall JCM800, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Master volume 7. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6 · Volume 7-8
Marshall JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 4
- Master volume
- 7
- Input sensitivity
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a consistent pick attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for a tight, punchy sound.
- Focus on the dynamics of your playing to emphasize the riff's rhythm.
The original rig
What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
- Amp
- Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seven Nation Army adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The White Stripes's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall JCM800 settings for Seven Nation Army?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Master volume 7.
Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?
Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).
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.
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Popular songs on the Marshall JCM800
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.