Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
Holy Diver settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Dio · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Dio "Holy Diver" riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 Schecter C-1 Hellraiser · updated 2026-09-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking for a sharper attack.
- Incorporate palm muting for tighter riffs.
- Focus on maintaining clarity in fast passages.
The original rig
What Dio used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul (Vivian Campbell's original, maple top, mahogany body, brass nut, DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely 100W head, 1982-83 era, with 4x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Diver adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Dio'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 Holy Diver?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Diver?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Dio use on Holy Diver?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul (Vivian Campbell's original, maple top, mahogany body, brass nut, DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely 100W head, 1982-83 era, with 4x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Diver on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
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- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
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- T.N.T. · AC/DC
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- 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.