Massive amp settings — Marshall MG15G
The LINKIN PARK guitar tone for “Massive”, dialed in for a Marshall MG15G with a Ibanez RG550. Studio version, Meteora 20th Anniversary Edition (2003 sessions / 2023 release)
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head + Marshall 4x12 Cab, PRS CE24 / Custom 24 with high-output bridge humbucker, Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Master | 5 |
The original Meteora-era tone relies on a cranked Mesa Dual Rectifier for a massive wall of sound. On the solid-state Marshall MG15G, the OD channel provides the necessary saturation, while pulling the mids to 4 and pushing the Contour control around 7 simulates the American scooped-mid character out of a British-voiced practice amp. Your Ibanez RG550 bridge humbucker has plenty of output to drive the preamp cleanly without turning muddy.
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