Marshall MG30FX settings
The Day That Never Comes settings for Marshall MG30FX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Day That Never Comes" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Volume
- 7
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to maintain clarity.
- Ensure aggressive pick attack for articulate response.
- Dial back the master volume slightly to avoid excessive harshness.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP Flying V Korina (Kirk Hammett, rhythm section, studio recording, 2008)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ and Marshall Superlead (Jose Arredondo modded), blended (studio recording, 2008)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Day That Never Comes adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MG30FX settings for The Day That Never Comes?
Set Gain 7.5, Volume 7, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 4, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for The Day That Never Comes?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on The Day That Never Comes?
Guitar: ESP Flying V Korina (Kirk Hammett, rhythm section, studio recording, 2008). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ and Marshall Superlead (Jose Arredondo modded), blended (studio recording, 2008).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Day That Never Comes on other amps
More Metallica on the Marshall MG30FX
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
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.