Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
Mississippi Queen settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Mountain · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Mountain "Mississippi Queen" solo tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 8, Presence 6, Master volume 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP E-II Eclipse · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 10
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the fuzz character.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch during the solo.
- Focus on sustaining notes to achieve that singing quality.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP E-II Eclipse · updated 2026-09-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Focus on palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Experiment with dynamics by rolling back the volume for softer passages.
The original rig
What Mountain used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Junior (late 1950s, single P-90 pickup)
- Amp
- Sunn Coliseum PA head (KT88 tubes) into Sunn 4x12 cabinet with Eminence speakers
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 8.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Mississippi Queen adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Mountain'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 Mississippi Queen?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 8, Presence 6, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Mississippi Queen?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 10.
What gear did Mountain use on Mississippi Queen?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Junior (late 1950s, single P-90 pickup). Amp: Sunn Coliseum PA head (KT88 tubes) into Sunn 4x12 cabinet with Eminence speakers.
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.
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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.