Positive Grid Spark settings
Seek & Destroy settings for Positive Grid Spark
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Seek & Destroy" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark, set Gain 8.5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-11-08
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Mod
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast passages.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to enhance the percussive feel.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-14
- Preset / mode
- Lead Solo
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Positive Grid Spark knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting for tight rhythms.
- Use fast picking and legato runs to maintain fluidity.
- Keep the attack sharp to enhance articulation in solos.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark actually has.
- Guitar
- 1981 Gibson Flying V
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 2.5
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Seek & Destroy 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 are the best Positive Grid Spark settings for Seek & Destroy?
Set Gain 8.5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Reverb 0.
Which pickup should I use for Seek & Destroy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Seek & Destroy?
Guitar: 1981 Gibson Flying V. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gibson SG. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Seek & Destroy on other amps
- Seek & Destroy on Boss Katana · 27
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Mustang LT25 · 24
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Champion 20 · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Champion II 25 · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 15G · 7
- Seek & Destroy on Fender Frontman 10G · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Boss Katana 100 Gen 3 · 6
- Seek & Destroy on Line 6 Spider IV 15 · 5
More Metallica on the Positive Grid Spark
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- 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.