Zoom G1X Four settings
Beat It settings for Zoom G1X Four
Michael Jackson · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Michael Jackson "Beat It" solo tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the MS 1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 8-10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS22 Dinky · updated 2026-11-03
- Amp model
- MS 1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 8-10
Zoom G1X Four knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTS Drive (Ibanez TS808)Gain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2delayAnalogDlyMix 4 · Feedback 5
- 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
- 4noise gateZNRRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 5compressionComp (MXR Dyna Comp)Level 5 · Sustain 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive pick attack to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
- Incorporate fast legato and tapping passages for a fluid solo style.
- Maintain a steady hand position for consistent note separation.
The original rig
What Michael Jackson used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four actually has.
- Guitar
- Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)
- Amp
- Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Beat It adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Michael Jackson's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Beat It?
Use the MS 1959 (Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, followed by TS Drive (Ibanez TS808), AnalogDly, Spring, ZNR, Comp (MXR Dyna Comp).
Which pickup should I use for Beat It?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 8-10.
What gear did Michael Jackson use on Beat It?
Guitar: Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo). Amp: Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jackson JS22 Dinky. 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.