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Valeton GP-200 settings

Killing in the Name settings for Valeton GP-200

Rage Against the Machine · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the UK 800 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-13

Amp model
UK 800 (Marshall JCM800)
Channel
Clean
Cab
Peavey 4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
0
Master
7
Bass
5.5
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveTS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808)Gain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 2

Playing tips

  • Use a clean, percussive picking style to maintain clarity.
  • Focus on dynamic picking to enhance the articulation of notes.
  • Experiment with fingerstyle for added warmth and response.

The original rig

What Rage Against the Machine used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.

Guitar
Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s)
Gain
7.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
7
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Killing in the Name?

Use the UK 800 (Marshall JCM800) (clean channel) with Drive 0, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by TS-OD (Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb).

Which pickup should I use for Killing in the Name?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Rage Against the Machine use on Killing in the Name?

Guitar: Fender Telecaster American Designer Edition (Drop D, main guitar for studio recording). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2205 head (studio recording, early 1990s).

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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