Orange Crush settings
Beat It settings for Orange Crush
Michael Jackson · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Beat It" solo tone on a Orange Crush, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000 · updated 2026-06-23
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Orange Crush knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Engage the Dirty mode for a high-gain sound suitable for solos.
- Maintain a tight picking style to achieve the percussive attack characteristic of the original tone.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beat It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Orange Crush settings for Beat It?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Beat It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?
Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EC-1000. 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.