Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings
Reflections settings for Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp
The Neighbourhood · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Neighbourhood "Reflections" solo tone on a Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp, set Gain 5, Tone 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Tone
- 6
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, legato phrasing to capture the ambient feel.
- Use light fingerpicking for a softer attack, enhancing the dreamy quality.
- Incorporate subtle bends to add expressiveness to the melodic lines.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 · updated 2026-10-12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7 · Volume 7-8
Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Tone
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a soft attack for a glassy, ambient sound.
- Incorporate gentle fingerstyle techniques for note separation.
- Experiment with subtle modulation effects to enhance the lushness.
The original rig
What The Neighbourhood used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jazzmaster (exact model for studio not confirmed, but most likely based on band’s era and style)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (exact studio amp not confirmed, but highly likely based on genre, era, and band's known preferences)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Reflections adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Neighbourhood's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall MS-2 Micro Amp settings for Reflections?
Set Gain 5, Tone 6.
Which pickup should I use for Reflections?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Neighbourhood use on Reflections?
Guitar: Fender Jazzmaster (exact model for studio not confirmed, but most likely based on band’s era and style). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (exact studio amp not confirmed, but highly likely based on genre, era, and band's known preferences).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20. 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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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.