Vox Pathfinder 10 settings
Fade to Black settings for Vox Pathfinder 10
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" riff tone on a Vox Pathfinder 10, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20 · updated 2026-08-27
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
Vox Pathfinder 10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use gentle fingerpicking for a warm, articulated sound.
- Focus on dynamic control to emphasize the chord voicings.
- Maintain a steady hand position to keep the notes clear and defined.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Pathfinder 10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Fade to Black 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 are the best Vox Pathfinder 10 settings for Fade to Black?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Metallica use on Fade to Black?
Guitar: Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups). Amp: Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton ST-20. 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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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.