Marshall MG15DFX settings
Paranoid Android settings for Marshall MG15DFX
Radiohead · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Radiohead "Paranoid Android" riff tone on a Marshall MG15DFX, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15DFX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Contour
- 6
- Fdd switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 6 for a swirling modulation effect similar to the original tone.
- Set your amp's reverb to 3 for a subtle ambiance that complements the crunch.
- Play with a tight, percussive attack to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Radiohead used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15DFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Telecaster Plus
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Paranoid Android adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Radiohead's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG15DFX settings for Paranoid Android?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Contour 6, Fdd switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Paranoid Android?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Radiohead use on Paranoid Android?
Guitar: Fender Telecaster Plus. Amp: Vox AC30 (studio, likely with Marshall Shredmaster pedal for distortion).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · 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.