Marshall Valvestate VS100 settings
Tonight You Belong to Me settings for Marshall Valvestate VS100
Paul Stanley · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Paul Stanley "Tonight You Belong to Me" solo tone on a Marshall Valvestate VS100, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx mix 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-08
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate VS100 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Contour
- 5
- Od reverb
- 5
- Mid booster
- 1
- Clean reverb
- 0
- Power dimension
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 3
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb to add depth to the solo.
- Utilize the E Bow for sustained melodic lines to replicate the original tone.
- Adjust your volume slightly during the solo for dynamic expression.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson Les Paul · updated 2026-05-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall Valvestate VS100 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Fx mix
- 0
- Contour
- 0
- Od reverb
- 2
- Mid booster
- 0
- Clean reverb
- 0
- Power dimension
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve the punchy midrange characteristic of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for added articulation on the power chords.
The original rig
What Paul Stanley used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall Valvestate VS100 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Tonight You Belong to Me adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Paul Stanley's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Marshall Valvestate VS100 settings for Tonight You Belong to Me?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Fx mix 0.
Which pickup should I use for Tonight You Belong to Me?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Paul Stanley use on Tonight You Belong to Me?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Paul Stanley in studio). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Marshall Valvestate VS100
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- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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.