Orange Super Crush 100 settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Orange Super Crush 100
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Orange Super Crush 100, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Cab back switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Super Crush 100 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Cab back switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Focus on maintaining a crisp attack for each note.
- Ensure your picking hand is precise to articulate the riff clearly.
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
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Cab back switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
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.