Marshall MG10 settings
Killing in the Name settings for Marshall MG10
Rage Against the Machine · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Marshall MG10, set Gain 0, Contour 5, Clean volume 6, Overdrive volume 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter Damien-6 · updated 2026-11-06
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG10 knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Contour
- 5
- Clean volume
- 6
- Overdrive volume
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a percussive picking technique to emphasize the attack.
- Keep your palm lightly resting on the strings for a tighter sound.
- Focus on dynamic picking to maintain clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Killing in the Name adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Rage Against the Machine's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG10 settings for Killing in the Name?
Set Gain 0, Contour 5, Clean volume 6, Overdrive volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter Damien-6. 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.