Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier settings
Enter Sandman settings for Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier, select the American High Gain (Mesa Boogie JP-2C) preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Master volume 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-25
- Preset / mode
- American High Gain (Mesa Boogie JP-2C)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Master volume
- 5
- Amp type selector
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for the chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain clear note separation by avoiding excessive gain.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier for Enter Sandman?
Start from the American High Gain (Mesa Boogie JP-2C) preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Master volume 5.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
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.