Peavey Vypyr X1 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Peavey Vypyr X1
Metallica · adapted 16 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Peavey Vypyr X1, select the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-11-03
- Preset / mode
- METAL LEAD
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Peavey Vypyr X1 knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tap tempo
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to emphasize the chugging rhythm.
- Focus on aggressive alternate picking for sharp articulation.
- Maintain a steady hand position to keep the percussive attack consistent.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Peavey Vypyr X1 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 Peavey Vypyr X1 for Master of Puppets?
Start from the METAL LEAD preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 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 Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. 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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Popular songs on the Peavey Vypyr X1
- Walk · Pantera
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
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.