Valeton GP-100 settings
Master of Puppets settings for Valeton GP-100
Metallica · adapted 20 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a Valeton GP-100, use the JCM800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton SC-550 II · updated 2026-10-29
- Amp model
- JCM800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS DriveGain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise ReducerRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 2
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain aggression.
- Ensure your picking hand is precise for sharp articulation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets 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 amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-100 for Master of Puppets?
Use the JCM800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 3, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by TS Drive, Noise Reducer, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton SC-550 II. 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 Valeton GP-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.