Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
Fade to Black settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 1
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Play with a strong palm muting technique for a tight, punchy sound.
- Focus on consistent picking dynamics to maintain clarity in the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson Dinky · updated 2026-01-09
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Built-in effects
- Delay on
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use a smooth legato technique for fluidity in the solo.
- Incorporate bends and vibrato to add expressiveness.
- Focus on dynamics, playing softer during melodic lines and harder during climaxes.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 MG15FX Gold settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 1.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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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More Metallica on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
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.