Marshall MG15R Gold settings
Mayonaise settings for Marshall MG15R Gold
The Smashing Pumpkins · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Smashing Pumpkins "Mayonaise" riff tone on a Marshall MG15R Gold, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Clean volume 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster · updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15R Gold knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Clean volume
- 0
- Overdrive volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the tone.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a punchier sound.
- Layer multiple guitar tracks if possible to recreate the wall of sound effect.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster · updated 2026-11-04
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG15R Gold knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 3
- Clean volume
- 7
- Overdrive volume
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain the articulate and dreamy quality of the clean tone.
- Experiment with fingerpicking for a more sensitive sound.
The original rig
What The Smashing Pumpkins used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG15R Gold actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mayonaise adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Smashing Pumpkins's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG15R Gold settings for Mayonaise?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Clean volume 0.
Which pickup should I use for Mayonaise?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Smashing Pumpkins use on Mayonaise?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Custom Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Marshall MG15R Gold
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Tornado of Souls · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
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.