Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo settings
Master of Puppets settings for Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo
Metallica · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" solo tone on a Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo, select the POWER DS preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, D tap 0. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Mooer MSC10 Pro · updated 2026-08-22
- Preset / mode
- POWER DS
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- D tap
- 0
- M tap
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting on the lower strings for tight, aggressive riffs.
- Incorporate slides and bends to add expressiveness to the solo.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the fast passages.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo 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 preset should I use on the Mooer Hornet 15 Watt Combo for Master of Puppets?
Start from the POWER DS preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, D tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 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?
These settings were adapted for a Mooer MSC10 Pro. 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.