Master of Puppets
by Metallica
Master of Puppets by Metallica (1986, Thrash Metal): Jackson King V into Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+, Standard, effects included. Get the same sound adapted to YOUR gear with ToneRig — free to try.
The original rig
Guitar
Jackson King V
Pickups
humbuckers
Amp
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ (all-tube, 90W)
Channel
drive
Effects & chain
- TS-style boost for tightnessIn front of amp
- Gate for the gallopFirst in chain
How it was played
The IIC+ tone: mid-forward, scooped lows, screaming highs. TS9 low-gain boost is the standard trick.
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