Marshall MG250DFX settings
You Should Probably Leave settings for Marshall MG250DFX
Chris Stapleton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Chris Stapleton "You Should Probably Leave" solo tone on a Marshall MG250DFX, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, FDD 1. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG250DFX knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- FDD
- 1
- Contour
- 5
- DFX Level
- 0
- Reverb Level
- 5
- Master Volume
- 7
- DFX Preset/Adjust
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 5.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Maintain a dynamic pick attack to achieve the touch-sensitive response characteristic of the original solo.
- Focus on smooth note transitions to capture the warm, singing sustain of the original tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Marshall MG250DFX knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
- FDD
- 1
- Contour
- 3
- DFX Level
- 0
- Reverb Level
- 5
- Master Volume
- 6
- DFX Preset/Adjust
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
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, touch-sensitive phrasing to capture the warm, bluesy character of the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance articulation and clarity in your playing.
The original rig
What Chris Stapleton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG250DFX actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, sunburst, as seen in live performances and consistent with Stapleton's studio use for this era)
- Amp
- Fender Princeton Reverb (likely 1960s blackface or modern reissue, as confirmed by Stapleton's producer Vance Powell and multiple interviews for this album era)
- Gain
- 3.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get You Should Probably Leave adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Chris Stapleton's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG250DFX settings for You Should Probably Leave?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, FDD 1.
Which pickup should I use for You Should Probably Leave?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Chris Stapleton use on You Should Probably Leave?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster (likely American Vintage or Custom Shop, sunburst, as seen in live performances and consistent with Stapleton's studio use for this era). Amp: Fender Princeton Reverb (likely 1960s blackface or modern reissue, as confirmed by Stapleton's producer Vance Powell and multiple interviews for this album era).
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.
You Should Probably Leave 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.