Marshall MG15 settings
Can't Stop settings for Marshall MG15
Red Hot Chili Peppers · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Red Hot Chili Peppers "Can't Stop" riff tone on a Marshall MG15, set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Clean volume 5, Overdrive gain 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha ERG121C · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Clean volume
- 5
- Overdrive gain
- 0
- Overdrive volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive attack to emphasize the funk rhythm.
- Use staccato phrasing for clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to enhance the touch-sensitive response.
The original rig
What Red Hot Chili Peppers used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster
- Amp
- Marshall Major (studio recording, 2001/2002 era)
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Can't Stop adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Red Hot Chili Peppers's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG15 settings for Can't Stop?
Set Gain 4, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Clean volume 5, Overdrive gain 0.
Which pickup should I use for Can't Stop?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Red Hot Chili Peppers use on Can't Stop?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster. Amp: Marshall Major (studio recording, 2001/2002 era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha ERG121C. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Can't Stop on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.