Marshall MG15FX Gold settings
The Pretender settings for Marshall MG15FX Gold
Foo Fighters · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Foo Fighters "The Pretender" solo tone on a Marshall MG15FX Gold, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Leo Jaymz SC · updated 2026-06-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to maintain tightness while adding some depth.
- Engage the amp's gain boost to enhance the solo's presence and sustain.
- Experiment with the treble setting to ensure clarity without harshness.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Leo Jaymz SC · updated 2026-06-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchy attack on the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the aggressive rhythm.
- Keep your amp's reverb low to maintain clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Foo Fighters used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Precision Bass (likely 1969 black maple-neck model or similar Fender P‑Bass)
- Amp
- Ashdown Engineering (signature NM‑2 head) and possibly Ampeg SVT in studio
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Compression
- 5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Pretender adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Foo Fighters's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG15FX Gold settings for The Pretender?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for The Pretender?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Foo Fighters use on The Pretender?
Guitar: Fender Precision Bass (likely 1969 black maple-neck model or similar Fender P‑Bass). Amp: Ashdown Engineering (signature NM‑2 head) and possibly Ampeg SVT in studio.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Leo Jaymz SC. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Pretender on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15FX Gold
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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
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.