Marshall MG30FX settings
Wherever I May Roam settings for Marshall MG30FX
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Wherever I May Roam" riff tone on a Marshall MG30FX, set Gain 0, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica PAC012 · updated 2026-10-27
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Volume
- 6
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the subtle room ambiance of the original tone.
- Pick with a percussive attack to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Ensure your picking dynamics are consistent to achieve the tight low end without breakup.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-08-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall MG30FX knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (plate) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the amp's reverb for added depth in your solos.
- Consider using the bridge pickup for a brighter and more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG30FX actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Wherever I May Roam 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 Wherever I May Roam?
Set Gain 0, Volume 6, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Wherever I May Roam?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Wherever I May Roam?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for The Black Album sessions). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Simulclass Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica PAC012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Wherever I May Roam on other amps
More Metallica on the Marshall MG30FX
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- Walk · Pantera
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- 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
- 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.