The hell song amp settings — Marshall ATV50H

The Sum 41 guitar tone for “The hell song”, dialed in for a Marshall ATV50H with a Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50s. Studio version, Does This Look Infected? (2002)

Original rig

Gibson Les Paul → Marshall JCM800 2203 / Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, tuned half-step down to Eb

Punchy, aggressive punk-metal crunch with mid-forward bite and percussive attack

Amp settings — Marshall ATV50H

CHANNELCrunch or OD1 (whichever is the lower-gain overdrive channel)BRIGHToffBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	6
Bass	5
Mid	7
Treble	6
Presence	6
Reverb	0
Master	7

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Guitar

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Why these settings

The JCM800 original is mid-forward with tight low end—your ATV50H shares Marshall DNA so translation is direct. Gain at 6 avoids fizz while delivering the chunky crunch; mid at 7 captures that bark. Push master volume to 7 or higher to get power section working—the original tone came from loud amps naturally compressing, not preamp saturation. Tune to Eb standard.

PRO TIPPalm mute aggressively but lift your hand slightly on the accented notes—the dynamic contrast between muted chugs and open hits is what makes this riff punch through. The recording has very little sustain on rhythm parts; let the notes die naturally rather than holding them.

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