Marshall MG30FX settings
Schism settings for Marshall MG30FX
TOOL · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the TOOL "Schism" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-10
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (room) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on tight and percussive palm-muted chugs to achieve the aggressive riff sound.
- Ensure clarity in your playing by maintaining distinct separation of notes in complex rhythms.
The original rig
What TOOL used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (1979)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 (studio recording, channel 3, 2000/2001 era)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Schism adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts TOOL's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG30FX settings for Schism?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Schism?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did TOOL use on Schism?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst (1979). Amp: Diezel VH4 (studio recording, channel 3, 2000/2001 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.
Schism on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall MG30FX
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.