Vox AD50VT settings
The Frayed Ends of Sanity settings for Vox AD50VT
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "The Frayed Ends of Sanity" solo tone on a Vox AD50VT, select the NUMETAL preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Chibson (Fake Gibson Les Paul) · updated 2026-07-13
- Preset / mode
- NUMETAL
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox AD50VT knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Bypass
- 0
- Edit 1
- 6
- Edit 2
- 5
- Power level
- 9
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the attack on the notes.
- Incorporate slides and bends to add expressiveness to the solo.
- Experiment with vibrato on sustained notes for added emotion.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Chibson (Fake Gibson Les Paul) · updated 2026-07-13
- Preset / mode
- NUMETAL
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vox AD50VT knobs
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Tap
- 0
- Bypass
- 0
- Edit 1
- 5
- Edit 2
- 5
- Power level
- 9
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive pick attack to enhance clarity and articulation.
- Maintain fast alternate picking for the riff sections.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox AD50VT actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' Explorer
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Frayed Ends of Sanity 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 preset should I use on the Vox AD50VT for The Frayed Ends of Sanity?
Start from the NUMETAL preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 7, Reverb 0, Tap 0.
Which pickup should I use for The Frayed Ends of Sanity?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on The Frayed Ends of Sanity?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' Explorer. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Chibson (Fake Gibson Les Paul). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Vox AD50VT
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Man in the Box · Alice in Chains
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- 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.