Orange Crush 20 settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Orange Crush 20
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" riff tone on a Orange Crush 20, set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-09-25
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 20 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer attack.
- Play softly to maintain clarity in the clean tone.
- Focus on smooth transitions between notes for a fluid sound.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush 20 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 Orange Crush 20 settings for Nothing Else Matters?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Mid 4.5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 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 SE 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.