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Positive Grid Spark settings

...And Justice for All settings for Positive Grid Spark

Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "...And Justice for All" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, select the Clean Spark preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-14

Preset / mode
Clean Spark
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 8-10 · Volume 8-9

Positive Grid Spark knobs

Gain
0
Bass
5
Mid
3
Treble
7
Presence
4
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

  • Use a tight picking technique to achieve a percussive attack.
  • Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the clarity of the notes.
  • Focus on muting the strings not being played to enhance articulation.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-14

Preset / mode
Metal
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

Positive Grid Spark knobs

Gain
8.5
Bass
5
Mid
3
Treble
7
Presence
6
Reverb
0

Playing tips

  • Use fast alternate picking to achieve clarity in your runs.
  • Incorporate aggressive palm muting for a tight attack on the lower strings.
  • Utilize your amp's built-in delay set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.

The original rig

What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark actually has.

Guitar
ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988)
Gain
9
Bass
6
Mid
3
Treble
7.5
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark for ...And Justice for All?

Start from the Clean Spark preset, then set Gain 0, Bass 5, Mid 3, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 0.5.

Which pickup should I use for ...And Justice for All?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on ...And Justice for All?

Guitar: ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head (studio recording, 1988).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. 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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