Enter Sandman amp settings — Guitar Amplifier GA-15
The Metallica guitar tone for “Enter Sandman”, dialed in for a Guitar Amplifier GA-15 with a Irin Burning Flame. Studio album cut, Metallica (The Black Album, 1991) - Main rhythm riff
ESP MX-250 (EMG 81 bridge) into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ blended with Jose-modded Marshall JCM800, ADA MP-1, outboard API 550A/Aphex EQs, 4x12 cabs
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 5 |
01Joyo Extreme Metal
Direct into amp input (serves as the primary high-gain preamp)
The Joyo Extreme Metal pedal acts as the primary high-gain Mesa/Boogie style preamp, so the GA-15 practice amp is set to its Clean channel with low gain (2) to prevent muddy double-gain stacking. The pedal's active 3-band EQ handles the signature Black Album mid-scoop directly with Mid pulled down to 2 and Low/High boosted to 7. Keep the amp's Treble conservative at 5 to avoid harsh solid-state fizz through the small 6.5-inch speaker. Clean intro switch: bypass the Joyo Extreme Metal pedal completely and use the guitar volume at 7.
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