Marshall MG100HDFX settings
Stacy's Mom settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
Fountains Of Wayne · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Fountains Of Wayne "Stacy's Mom" solo tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Gain 4, Contour 5, Od bass 5, Od gain 6, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Contour
- 5
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 6
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 7
- 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
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on articulate phrasing during the solo to maintain clarity.
- Experiment with slight bends and vibrato to achieve a singing sustain.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 6
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 7
- Od treble
- 7
- Od volume
- 5
- 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 (Spring) · 1
Playing tips
- Use a tight picking technique for punchy, percussive palm-muted chords.
- Keep your amp's reverb at a low level to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with your guitar's tone knob to find the sweet spot between brightness and warmth.
The original rig
What Fountains Of Wayne used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stacy's Mom adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Fountains Of Wayne's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG100HDFX settings for Stacy's Mom?
Set Gain 4, Contour 5, Od bass 5, Od gain 6, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5.
Which pickup should I use for Stacy's Mom?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Fountains Of Wayne use on Stacy's Mom?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, sunburst finish). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head with 4x12 cab).
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.
Popular songs on the Marshall MG100HDFX
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.