Set me free amp settings — Marshall Valvastate 8080
The Velvet revolver guitar tone for “Set me free”, dialed in for a Marshall Valvastate 8080 with a Gibson Slash Les Paul Standard. Studio version, Contraband (2004) — Nick Raskulinecz production at NRG Recording Studios
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop → Marshall JCM 800 2203 (Frank Levi mod) / Marshall JCM 2555SL Slash Signature → Marshall 1960 4x12 w/ Celestion Vintage 30s
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
The Valvestate 8080's OD2 channel is voiced tighter and more scooped than a real JCM 800, so mid is pushed to 7 (vs Slash's typical 5-6) to recover that Marshall bark. Treble dropped to 6 because the solid-state section adds harshness the tube original didn't have. Gain at 7 gets you into Slash territory without fizz — the 8080 doesn't compress like a cranked tube head, so backing off slightly keeps it defined.
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