Valeton GP-200 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Valeton GP-200
Metallica · adapted 28 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the MESS2C+1 (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ - Channel 1) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS US Tremonti · updated 2026-11-14
- Amp model
- MESS2C+1 (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ - Channel 1)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- Marshall 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1boostB-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5
- 3distortionRAT (ProCo RAT)Volume 8 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance articulation and clarity.
- Maintain a consistent attack to preserve note separation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 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 amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Enter Sandman?
Use the MESS2C+1 (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ - Channel 1) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by B-Boost (Xotic BB Preamp), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction), RAT (ProCo RAT).
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 PRS US Tremonti. 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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- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- 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.