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Marshall MG30FX settings

Gone With the Sin settings for Marshall MG30FX

HIM · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the HIM "Gone With the Sin" solo tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-30

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9

Marshall MG30FX knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6
Reverb
4

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 4

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the ambient feel of the original tone.
  • Maintain a smooth picking technique to achieve the melodic, singing sustain characteristic of the solo.
  • Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for saturation without losing clarity.

Riff settings

Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-30

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

Marshall MG30FX knobs

Gain
6.5
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
6
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 3

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the octave down effect for the main riff texture.
  • Set your amp's reverb to a low level to maintain clarity while adding some depth to the tone.
  • Play with a consistent picking attack to ensure clear note separation and maintain the warm crunch characteristic.

The original rig

What HIM used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.

Guitar
ESP LTD Viper-301
Amp
Laney VH100R
Gain
6.5
Bass
6
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6
Reverb
2.5
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Marshall MG30FX settings for Gone With the Sin?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 4.

Which pickup should I use for Gone With the Sin?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did HIM use on Gone With the Sin?

Guitar: ESP LTD Viper-301. Amp: Laney VH100R.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a HSS 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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