Marshall MG15 settings
Is This Love (2017 Remaster) settings for Marshall MG15
Whitesnake · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Whitesnake "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)" solo tone on a Marshall MG15, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Clean volume 0, Overdrive gain 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster · updated 2026-09-02
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Clean volume
- 0
- Overdrive gain
- 7
- Overdrive volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth legato phrasing for fluidity.
- Use vibrato to enhance note sustain and expressiveness.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for more subtle notes and harder for aggressive passages.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Clean volume
- 6
- Overdrive gain
- 0
- Overdrive volume
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Accentuate chord accents for subtle breakup.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance note separation.
The original rig
What Whitesnake used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Is This Love (2017 Remaster) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Whitesnake's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG15 settings for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Clean volume 0, Overdrive gain 7.
Which pickup should I use for Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Whitesnake use on Is This Love (2017 Remaster)?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes, 1978, with Tim Shaw humbuckers). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Is This Love (2017 Remaster) 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.