Marshall MG100HDFX settings
In My Dreams settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
Dokken · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dokken "In My Dreams" solo tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Gain 5.5, Contour 0, Od bass 0, Od gain 0, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-04-07
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 0
- Od bass
- 0
- Od gain
- 0
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 0
- Od treble
- 0
- Od volume
- 0
- Clean bass
- 5
- Clean gain
- 5
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 6
- Clean treble
- 6
- Clean volume
- 5
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 0
- Clean crunch switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the overdrive mode (OD1) for a thicker, more saturated lead tone.
- Keep the gain high to ensure sustain and clarity during the solo.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA · updated 2026-04-01
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 0
- Od bass
- 0
- Od gain
- 0
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 0
- Od treble
- 0
- Od volume
- 0
- Clean bass
- 5
- Clean gain
- 5
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 6
- Clean treble
- 6
- Clean volume
- 5
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 0
- Clean crunch switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to the riff.
- Keep your picking hand relaxed for a smoother attack on the strings.
- Experiment with palm muting during the riff to create a tighter sound.
The original rig
What Dokken used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get In My Dreams adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dokken's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG100HDFX settings for In My Dreams?
Set Gain 5.5, Contour 0, Od bass 0, Od gain 0, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for In My Dreams?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dokken use on In My Dreams?
Guitar: ESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
In My Dreams on other amps
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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.