Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro settings
Master of Puppets settings for Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro
Metallica · adapted 47 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro, use the MARK III DS (Mesa Boogie Mark III, distortion) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Amp model
- MARK III DS (Mesa Boogie Mark III, distortion)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise Killer (Mooer Micro Noise Killer)Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 2distortionMTL Zone (Boss Metal Zone)Gain 8 · Bass 6 · Mid 2 · Treble 7 · Level 8
- 3overdrive808 (Ibanez TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 4reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain aggression.
- Keep your attack sharp to achieve a percussive rhythm.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 amp model should I use on the Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro for Master of Puppets?
Use the MARK III DS (Mesa Boogie Mark III, distortion) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Noise Killer (Mooer Micro Noise Killer), MTL Zone (Boss Metal Zone), 808 (Ibanez TS808), Spring.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
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.