Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J · updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Master volume
- 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, melodic phrasing to capture the essence of the solo.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the singing sustain of the notes.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 6.5, Volume 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112J. 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
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- 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.