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Zoom G1X Four settings

Seven Nation Army settings for Zoom G1X Four

The White Stripes · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Chord Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-25

Amp model
MA2203 (Marshall JCM800)
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 closed back
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
6
Master
7
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6
Presence
6
Original drive
6

Effects chain

  1. 1pitchPitchShiftMix 10 · Octave down 1
  2. 2fuzzMuffVolume 6 · Tone 7 · Sustain 9
  3. 3reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
  4. 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

  • Use a strong, aggressive picking attack to emphasize the punchy nature of the riff.
  • Incorporate slides between notes to add sustain and body to the sound.
  • Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for a tighter, more focused tone.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Seven Nation Army?

Use the MA2203 (Marshall JCM800) (lead channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by PitchShift, Muff, Spring, Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Chord 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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