Valeton GP-200 settings
The Hell Song settings for Valeton GP-200
Sum 41 · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Sum 41 "The Hell Song" riff tone on a Valeton GP-200, use the UK 50 (Marshall JMP50) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-08-23
- Amp model
- UK 50 (Marshall JMP50)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1distortionGUV'NOR (Marshall Guv'nor)Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 2 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythm.
- Focus on an articulate attack to maintain clarity in chords.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the aggressive crunch.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard · updated 2026-08-23
- Amp model
- UK 800 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 Marshall
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 5 · Threshold 4
- 2reverbSpring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb)Mix 3 · Decay 2
- 3compressionCOMP Compressor (Ross Compressor)Level 6 · Sustain 5
- 4distortionGUV'NOR (Marshall Guv'nor)Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 5eqParametric EQ (VALETON original)Gain 2 · Q 5 · Freq 3
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve the tight, focused lead tone.
- Focus on articulate single-note runs to maintain clarity in the high-gain setting.
- Ensure your playing style emphasizes the upper mids for a cutting sound.
The original rig
What Sum 41 used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-200 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, goldtop or burst finish, as used by Dave Baksh in studio)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP (profiled, in-between Plexi and JCM800, studio recording)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Hell Song adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Sum 41'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 The Hell Song?
Use the UK 50 (Marshall JMP50) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by GUV'NOR (Marshall Guv'nor), Spring Reverb (Fender Spring Reverb), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction).
Which pickup should I use for The Hell Song?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Sum 41 use on The Hell Song?
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, goldtop or burst finish, as used by Dave Baksh in studio). Amp: Marshall JMP (profiled, in-between Plexi and JCM800, studio recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone SG Standard. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Hell Song on other amps
Popular songs on the Valeton GP-200
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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
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.