Positive Grid Spark GO settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Positive Grid Spark GO
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark GO, select the Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Music volume 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-05
- Preset / mode
- Rockerverb
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark GO knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Music volume
- 7
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for tight articulation.
- Focus on precise picking to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the percussive nature of the riff.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark GO 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 preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark GO for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Start from the Rockerverb preset, then set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Music volume 7.
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.