Master of puppets amp settings — Fender Frontman 10g
The Metallica guitar tone for “Master of puppets”, dialed in for a Fender Frontman 10g with a Squier Classic Vibe 60s Stratocaster. Studio version, Master of Puppets (1986) — main rhythm riff
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (slaved into Marshall JCM800 power amp) with onboard graphic EQ in classic 'V-curve' scoop, Jackson King V with high-output bridge pickup
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 4 |
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RECOMMENDED — not currently owned (front of amp)
The Frontman 10G lacks a mid control and headroom, so engage its built-in Overdrive switch with gain at 7 for playable crunch today, keeping bass at 5 to prevent the 6-inch speaker from farting out. To compensate for bright Strat single coils versus James Hetfield's high-output humbuckers, roll the guitar tone knob down to 8. Clean interlude: disengage the amp's OD switch and roll guitar volume to 7.
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