Marshall MG100HDFX settings
Stricken settings for Marshall MG100HDFX
Disturbed · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Disturbed "Stricken" riff tone on a Marshall MG100HDFX, set Contour 0, Od bass 0, Od gain 0, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5, Od middle 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- 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
- 5.5
- Clean gain
- 3
- Fx loop mix
- 5
- Clean middle
- 6
- Clean treble
- 5.3
- Clean volume
- 5
- Reverb level
- 1.5
- Master volume
- 5
- Od1 od2 switch
- 0
- Clean crunch switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the subtle ambiance of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate and glassy quality of the clean tone.
- Focus on picking dynamics to enhance the clarity and definition of the notes.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton CST-24 · updated 2026-10-13
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100HDFX knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Contour
- 6
- Od bass
- 5
- Od gain
- 7
- Fx level
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od middle
- 4.5
- 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
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Digital) · 1
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to add depth to your solos.
- Engage the overdrive mode for a saturated lead tone that cuts through.
- Adjust the contour control to shape the midrange for more clarity in your solos.
The original rig
What Disturbed used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100HDFX actually has.
- Guitar
- PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Dan Donegan in studio)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Stricken')
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Stricken adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Disturbed's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG100HDFX settings for Stricken?
Set Contour 0, Od bass 0, Od gain 0, Fx level 0, Fx adjust 5, Od middle 0.
Which pickup should I use for Stricken?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Disturbed use on Stricken?
Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Dan Donegan in studio). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Stricken').
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
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Floods · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Killing in the Name (Live at 2000 Democratic National Convention) · Rage Against the Machine
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- 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.