Marshall MG15DFX settings
Master of Puppets settings for Marshall MG15DFX
Metallica · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Marshall MG15DFX, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 7, Fdd switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a SX Custom Handmade Vintage Series · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15DFX knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 7
- Fdd switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive sound.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to enhance the aggressive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the chunky low end pronounced.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15DFX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 MG15DFX settings for Master of Puppets?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Contour 7, Fdd switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a SX Custom Handmade Vintage Series. 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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Popular songs on the Marshall MG15DFX
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Alive · Pearl Jam
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
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.