Zoom G5n settings
Enter Sandman settings for Zoom G5n
Metallica · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Zoom G5n, use the BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III) amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS CE 22 · updated 2026-08-30
- Amp model
- BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III)
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionRat-DistVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
- 3overdriveTS-DriveGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the percussive attack.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to achieve clarity in note separation.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G5n 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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G5n for Enter Sandman?
Use the BG MK3 (Mesa Mark III) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4.5, followed by Rat-Dist, Noise Gate, TS-Drive.
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 PRS CE 22. 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 Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Zoom G5n
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
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.