Ride the lightning amp settings — Marshall JCM900
The Metallica guitar tone for “Ride the lightning”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM900 with a Gibson Les Paul Modern. Studio version, Ride the Lightning (1984) - main rhythm tone
Modified Marshall JCM800 2203, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Gibson Flying V / Explorer with high-output humbuckers, studio parametric EQ mid-scoop
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 8 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned; place in front of the amp to tighten the low end and add attack
The JCM900 on Channel B provides ample onboard diode clipping to replicate the modified JCM800's thrash gain without an external boost. Pull the midrange down to 3 and push presence to 8 to mimic the Flemming Rasmussen parametric EQ mid-scoop and aggressive top-end bite. Keep bass at 7 for bottom-end punch without overloading the power section.
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