Harvester of sorrow amp settings — Marshall Mg30fx
The Metallica guitar tone for “Harvester of sorrow”, dialed in for a Marshall Mg30fx with a Esp ldt M-400. Studio version, ...And Justice for All (1988)
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (Lead channel), ESP MX-220 'Eet Fuk' with EMG 81 (bridge), B&B/Aphex EQF-2 Parametric EQ in loop for extreme mid-scoop, Mesa Strategy 400 power amp, Marshall 1960B cabinets
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 10 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 0 |
| Treble | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01Joyo Extreme Metal
Use the pedal's EQ to reinforce the mid-scoop — the MG30FX alone won't achieve the AJFA surgical tightness. Engage pedal for all rhythm parts.
The MG30FX is a solid-state amp with a fizzy, less-compressed gain structure than the Mark IIC++ — it lacks the tube sag and tight low-end response. Compensate by using the Joyo Extreme as the primary gain source stacked into OD1 for extra saturation. Mid at 0 replicates the infamous AJFA V-curve. The MG30FX has no presence knob — treble at 8 handles the top-end cut instead.
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