Zoom G1X Four settings
Fade to Black settings for Zoom G1X Four
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Fade to Black" solo tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jackson JS22 Dinky · updated 2026-09-03
- Amp model
- MA2203 (Marshall JCM800)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Zoom G1X Four knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1wahCryPosition 7
- 2distortionMetal ZoneGain 8 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 5
- 4reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
- 5overdriveBoostGain 3 · Level 7
Playing tips
- Use a wah pedal in a cocked position to emphasize midrange frequencies.
- Focus on smooth legato playing to achieve a singing sustain.
- Experiment with finger vibrato to add expressiveness to the notes.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four 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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Fade to Black?
Use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, followed by Cry, Metal Zone, Noise Gate, Spring, Boost.
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 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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Popular songs on the Zoom G1X Four
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
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.