Orange Super Crush 100 settings
Am I Evil? settings for Orange Super Crush 100
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Am I Evil?" riff tone on a Orange Super Crush 100, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Cab back switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Orange Super Crush 100 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Cab back switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack of each note.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the percussive feel.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Super Crush 100 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, black, 1980s, James Hetfield) or Gibson Explorer (Kirk Hammett, 1980s)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1984-1987 era)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Am I Evil? 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 Super Crush 100 settings for Am I Evil??
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Cab back switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Am I Evil??
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Am I Evil??
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, black, 1980s, James Hetfield) or Gibson Explorer (Kirk Hammett, 1980s). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1984-1987 era).
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.
Am I Evil? on other amps
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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.