Yamaha THR5 settings
Enter Sandman settings for Yamaha THR5
Metallica · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Yamaha THR5, select the Modern preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GRG121SP GIO · updated 2026-09-28
- Preset / mode
- Modern
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Yamaha THR5 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Reverb
- 0
- Effect
- 0
- Dly rev
- 0
Playing tips
- Use tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Focus on articulate picking to maintain clarity.
- Keep a steady rhythm to enhance the aggressive feel.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR5 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 THR5 for Enter Sandman?
Start from the Modern preset, then set Gain 8, Reverb 0, Effect 0, Dly rev 0.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRG121SP GIO. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
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- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Yamaha THR5
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- It's Not a Fashion Statement It's a Deathwish · My Chemical Romance
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Kuroi Namida · ANNA TSUCHIYA inspi' NANA(BLACK STONES)
- 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.