Alternative
Devices Used:
Simply a Jackson with an active mid-boost straight into the head. When playing metal my mid boost is necessary, but I dont require it on this setting.
Sound Description:
This is a real mid-heavy sound, great for a little Pearl Jam or RATM type heavy distortion. It can get muddy if you play too fast or have alot of bass coming from your guitar. Also, this setting sounds good when using channel A in the crunch mode as well. This is the only setting I use that doesn't EQ channel A too thin or bass heavy when using the crunch mode.
Settings:
Deep: on
Presence: 5
Treble: 7
Mid: 8
Bass: 4
Tone Shift: off
Reverb: both channels as desired
Mode B: lead 1
Gain B: 8
Mode A: crunch
Gain A: 6
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Metal
Devices Used:
I like to use a Jackson guitar with an active mid-boost circuit straight into the amp. The extra mids help increase gain without going too muddy, and the tone controls (which are placed after the gain stages in Marshalls) can then be used to get the desired EQ. Many metal players boost the input of their amps with mid-heavy pickups and then use the tone controls for the scoop; Max Cavalera is a good example. Other than that, I don't use any effects.
Sound Description:
This sound is a rather fuzzy metal sound. If you use these settings with the tone shift disengaged it gets less fuzzy and is very articulate.
Settings:
Deep: off
Presence: 6
Treble: 9
Mid: 4.5
Bass: 10
Tone Shift: on
Reverb: both channels as desired
Mode B: lead 2
Gain B: 8
Mode A: as desired
Gain A: as desired
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