Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Marshall MG50FX

Marshall MG50FX knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

5

Mid

4.5

Treble

7

Reverb

1.5

Store

0

Damping

1

Tap tempo

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
• Engage the reverb for added depth, but keep it subtle to maintain clarity.
• Ensure the damping is set to maximum for a tighter response on clean tones.

What are the best Marshall MG50FX settings for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Store 0.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

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

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton Extreme 84. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.