Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-17
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 5
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od1 scoop
- 0
- Od2 scoop
- 0
- Fx program
- 1
- Bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Ensure the gain is set high enough to achieve a smooth, singing sustain typical of high-gain solos.
- Experiment with the tone knob to find the sweet spot that maintains warmth without losing clarity.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Fx adjust
- 0
- Od1 scoop
- 0
- Od2 scoop
- 1
- Fx program
- 1
- Bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Engage the dirty channel for high-gain saturation.
- Use palm muting for tight and percussive rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity in power chords.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 settings for Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS Custom 24. 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.