No Reason amp settings — Marshall JCM800 2203
The Sum 41 guitar tone for “No Reason”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM800 2203 with a Freeman SG. Studio version, Chuck (2004)
VHT Pitbull Fifty/CL + Marshall Valvestate doubled, ESP LTD MC 600 Viper with Seymour Duncan JB humbucker, D standard tuning
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01NUX OD-3
Use as a tight boost to add compression and focus the low end for palm mutes
The VHT Pitbull has a tighter, more scooped modern voicing than the JCM800's mid-forward bark. Compensate by dropping mids to 4 (vs typical 800 settings around 6-7) and pushing treble/presence for that aggressive attack. The OD-3 as a low-gain boost tightens the 800's looser low end to approximate the VHT's focused thump.
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