Marshall MG100HDFX settings
Seek and destroy settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the metallica "Seek and destroy" riff tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Gain 7, Contour 6, Od bass 5, Od gain 8, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 8
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 4.5
- Od treble
- 8
- Od volume
- 6
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Room) · 1
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight chugs to replicate the aggressive tone.
- Dial back the volume slightly if the tone becomes too harsh.
- Utilize the amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 7.5
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 5
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 6
- Clean bass
- 0
- Clean gain
- 0
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 0
- Clean treble
- 0
- Clean volume
- 0
- Reverb level
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 1
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Incorporate fast picking and legato runs for fluidity.
- Maintain a percussive attack to enhance clarity in solos.
The original rig
What metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek and destroy 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 MG100HDFX settings for Seek and destroy?
Set Gain 7, Contour 6, Od bass 5, Od gain 8, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for Seek and destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did metallica use on Seek and destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24. 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.