Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
Rock You Like a Hurricane settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Scorpions · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Scorpions "Rock You Like a Hurricane" riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, 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 ESP E-II Eclipse · updated 2026-09-04
- 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
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Utilize palm muting for tight chugging sections.
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight.
The original rig
What Scorpions used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on the original recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Scorpions amp, confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Rock You Like a Hurricane adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Scorpions'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 Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Scorpions use on Rock You Like a Hurricane?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on the original recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic 1980s Scorpions amp, confirmed by multiple sources for this era and song).
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.