Marshall MG100FX settings
Enter Sandman settings for Marshall MG100FX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Marshall MG100FX, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100FX knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Contour
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance note articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100FX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 MG100FX settings for Enter Sandman?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Contour 6.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Marshall MG100FX
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Unholy Confessions · Avenged Sevenfold
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.