Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 settings
One settings for Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "One" riff tone on a Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100, set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 5
- Fx adjust
- 5
- Od1 scoop
- 1
- Od2 scoop
- 1
- Fx program
- 1
- Bright switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs to achieve a percussive attack.
- Focus on fast alternate picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with the amp's built-in reverb for added depth in the sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-17
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate 2000 AVT 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- 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) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the rhythmic repeats in the solo.
- Engage the dirty channel for high-gain saturation and sustain.
- Focus on precise pick attack to maintain clarity in fast passages.
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 MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get One 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 One?
Set Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for One?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on One?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era).
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.
One on other amps
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