Marshall MG15FX settings
Orion settings for Marshall MG15FX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Tap 0, Fx level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10 · updated 2026-07-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 7
- Tap
- 0
- Fx level
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on aggressive picking for articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10 · updated 2026-07-15
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15FX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Tap
- 0
- Fx level
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
- Focus on articulate picking for lead lines to enhance sustain.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a smooth lead tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Orion 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 settings for Orion?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 2.5, Treble 7, Tap 0, Fx level 0.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-10. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Orion on other amps
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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.