Master of puppeta amp settings — Marshall MG30CFX
The Mettalica guitar tone for “Master of puppeta”, dialed in for a Marshall MG30CFX with a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. Studio version, Master of Puppets (1986) - Main Rhythm Guitar
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (slaved into Marshall JCM800 power sections) + Gibson Flying V / Jackson Randy Rhoads + ProCo Rat / Tube Screamer boost
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 3 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 4 |
The original rhythm tone was created using a Mesa Mark IIC+ EQ'd in a classic 'V-shape' curve into Marshall power amps. On the Marshall MG30CFX, use the high-gain OD2 channel with mids pulled back to 3 to recreate the thrash scoop, while keeping bass and treble at 7 for bottom-end punch and razor-sharp attack. The MG30CFX panel lacks a presence knob, so presence is null.
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