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Marshall MG15FX settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Marshall MG15FX

The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Marshall MG15FX, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Tap 0, Fx level 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-25

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Marshall MG15FX knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Tap
0
Fx level
0

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 5 for a subtle modulation effect to replicate the octave-down character.
  • Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 to ensure a strong signal and maintain clarity in the fuzz tone.
  • Utilize aggressive slide techniques to emphasize the sustaining qualities of the fuzz.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15FX actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall MG15FX settings for Seven Nation Army?

Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Tap 0, Fx level 0.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender 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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