Stagg 10 GA settings
Fade to Black settings for Stagg 10 GA
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Stagg 10 GA, set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Dean Vendetta XM · updated 2026-09-11
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Stagg 10 GA knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for smooth, singing notes.
- Incorporate vibrato for added expressiveness.
- Experiment with the wah pedal in a cocked position for midrange emphasis.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Stagg 10 GA actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 Stagg 10 GA settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 8, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Dean Vendetta XM. 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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Popular songs on the Stagg 10 GA
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Skinny Love · Bon Iver
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hangar 18 · Megadeth
- Babydoll · Dominic Fike
- Whole Lotta Love · 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.