Positive Grid Spark Mini settings
Enter Sandman settings for Positive Grid Spark Mini
Metallica · adapted 11 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark Mini, select the 5150 preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 0, Guitar channel volume 10. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a ESP LTD EX-200 · updated 2026-11-11
- Preset / mode
- 5150
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark Mini knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Power button
- 1
- Preset selector
- 4
- Music channel volume
- 0
- Guitar channel volume
- 10
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation.
- Maintain a steady rhythm 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 Mini 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 Mini for Enter Sandman?
Start from the 5150 preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 0, Guitar channel volume 10.
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?
These settings were adapted for a ESP LTD EX-200. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark Mini
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.