Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 settings
The Metal settings for Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
Tenacious D · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Tenacious D "The Metal" riff tone on a Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Master volume 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Schecter C-1 Hellraiser · updated 2026-09-03
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Master volume
- 6
- Preamp volume
- 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a consistent rhythm to achieve clarity in the riff.
The original rig
What Tenacious D used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800 actually has.
- Guitar
- Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 4x12 Cabinet)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Metal adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Tenacious D'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 The Metal?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Master volume 6.
Which pickup should I use for The Metal?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Tenacious D use on The Metal?
Guitar: Washburn Dime 333 Dimebolt. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Standard 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.
The Metal on other amps
Popular songs on the Marshall SC20H Studio Classic JCM800
- 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
- Fantasy · Aldo Nova
- 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.