Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier settings
Master of Puppets settings for Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier
Metallica · adapted 9 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier, select the British Lead (Marshall JCM900) preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Amp type selector 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Enya XMARI · updated 2026-10-18
- Preset / mode
- British Lead (Marshall JCM900)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier knobs
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Amp type selector
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting to achieve the chugging sound characteristic of the riff.
- Focus on aggressive alternate picking for clarity and articulation.
- Keep the rhythm percussive to enhance the attack of each note.
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 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 Positive Grid Spark 40 Smart Guitar Amplifier for Master of Puppets?
Start from the British Lead (Marshall JCM900) preset, then set Gain 9, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Amp type selector 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 Enya XMARI. 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.