Mr brown stone amp settings — Marshall JCM800 2203
The Guns and roses guitar tone for “Mr brown stone”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s. Studio version, Appetite for Destruction (1987)
Marshall JCM800 2203 (cranked), Gibson Les Paul Standard with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups, no pedals - straight into amp
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
You have the exact amp used on the recording - a JCM800 2203. Slash ran his cranked with mids pushed for that snarling bark. The key is master volume loud enough to push the power section into saturation - that's where the 2203's magic lives. Use the High Treble input for the tighter, more aggressive voicing.
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