Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
Black Betty settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Ram Jam · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ram Jam "Black Betty" riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Master volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG Diablo · updated 2026-07-31
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack for a tight, percussive sound.
- Palm mute the lower strings for a chunkier tone during the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff punchy and driving.
The original rig
What Ram Jam used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish)
- Amp
- Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Betty adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ram Jam's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings for Black Betty?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Black Betty?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Ram Jam use on Black Betty?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, sunburst finish). Amp: Marshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG Diablo. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Black Betty on other amps
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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.