Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
Fantasy settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Aldo Nova · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Aldo Nova "Fantasy" riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 ESP E-II Eclipse · updated 2026-08-25
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive rhythm.
- Focus on articulate note separation during power chords.
- Maintain a consistent picking attack for a punchy sound.
The original rig
What Aldo Nova 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 (early 1970s, likely Goldtop or Sunburst, as seen in period photos and videos)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 100-watt head (likely Super Lead or Master Volume, as typical for early 80s hard rock studio recordings)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fantasy adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Aldo Nova'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 Fantasy?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Fantasy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Aldo Nova use on Fantasy?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely Goldtop or Sunburst, as seen in period photos and videos). Amp: Marshall JMP 100-watt head (likely Super Lead or Master Volume, as typical for early 80s hard rock studio recordings).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP E-II Eclipse. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Fantasy on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
- The Metal · Tenacious D
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hells Bells · AC/DC
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Mississippi Queen · Mountain
- Holy Diver · Dio
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Black Betty · Ram Jam
- T.N.T. · AC/DC
- Tuesday's Gone · Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Rock You Like a Hurricane · Scorpions
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.