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Enter Sandman Guitar Tone — Metallica

Exact amp settings for every part of “Enter Sandman”, a metal 1990s track by Metallica.

Enter Sandman by Metallica has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

Enter Sandman — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
Gain 8Bass 5.5Mid 4.5Treble 7Presence 4.5Reverb 0
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Solo · Distorted

Enter Sandman — Solo · Distorted

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Gain 8Bass 6Mid 5Treble 7Presence 6Reverb 2
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Enter Sandman guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Enter Sandman by Metallica?

The main part uses gain 8, bass 5.5, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 4.5, reverb 0 (out of 10) on the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++. Enter Sandman has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Enter Sandman?

These tones were built around Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++, Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Enter Sandman tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Enter Sandman?

Enter Sandman by Metallica has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Solo · Distorted. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Enter Sandman guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.