WIthin the mind amp settings — Marshall MG50FX
The Death guitar tone for “WIthin the mind”, dialed in for a Marshall MG50FX with a Ibanez QX54QM. Studio version, Spiritual Healing (1990) — Morrisound Studios, Tampa FL
Marshall JCM800 2203, BC Rich Stealth with DiMarzio X2N bridge humbucker, Boss DS-1 for lead boost, no modulation or reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 4 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 0 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Kemper Profiler Stage — Amp Block
Use a JCM800 profile pushed hard — this is your primary tone source for the lead. Set Definition parameter around 5-6 for tightness. The MG50FX becomes a clean power amp/monitor in this setup.
02Kemper Profiler Stage — Drive Stomp (DS-1 style)
Engage for solo boost — adds clarity and cut through the dense rhythm tone. Chuck used a DS-1 to add definition on leads.
03Kemper Profiler Stage — Cabinet Block
Closed-back 4x12 essential for tight death metal low end. Disable Pure Cabinet for more raw bite.
Your Ibanez QX54QM has lower-output Fishman Fluence Modern pickups compared to Chuck's screaming-hot X2N — push the Kemper's Distortion Sense parameter up by +2dB to compensate for the output difference. The MG50FX has a darker, less articulate voicing than a real JCM800, so use the Kemper as your primary amp tone into the MG's FX Return (bypassing its preamp) or direct to monitors. Treble pushed to 7-8 counters the MG's tendency to get muddy under high gain.
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