Yamaha THR10II settings
Fade to Black settings for Yamaha THR10II
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Yamaha THR10II, select the BRITISH HI preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Effect 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-14
- Preset / mode
- BRITISH HI
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR10II knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Effect
- 0
- Echo rev
- 0
- Audio output
- 5
- Guitar output
- 7
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Experiment with your guitar's volume knob to find the sweet spot for sustain and clarity.
- Consider using a wah pedal in a cocked position to emphasize midrange frequencies during the solo.
Riff settings
updated 2026-04-01
- Preset / mode
- BRITISH HI
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR10II knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
- Effect
- 0
- Echo rev
- 0
- Audio output
- 5
- Guitar output
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use dynamic picking to enhance note separation.
- Keep your picking hand light to maintain clarity in arpeggios.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for a warmer tone.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR10II 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 preset should I use on the Yamaha THR10II for Fade to Black?
Start from the BRITISH HI preset, then set Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Effect 0.
Which pickup should I use for Fade to Black?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
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 HSS Stratocaster. 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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Popular songs on the Yamaha THR10II
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Walk · Pantera
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
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.