Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to achieve a tight and percussive sound.
- Focus on precise picking for articulate note separation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the chunky, saturated distortion.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-07-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a tight, percussive sound.
- Focus on palm muting for added definition in lower notes.
- Experiment with volume swells for dynamic expression during solos.
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 Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS 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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