🎸 Metal · 1980s

Back for More by Ratt (Solo · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by Ratt · solo

The Back for More by Ratt guitar tone is built on a Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, dialed in at gain 7.5/10, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

7.5

GAIN

BASS

MID

7.5

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 7.5 sits right around the metal average (7.3); mids at 6 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era) · Amp: Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)

Studio recording for 'Back for More' solo, 1984. Warren DeMartini used his Charvel San Dimas with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM 800 2203. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects are subtle but present.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era) → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)

Effects

delay, reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 2)

Tone character

singing sustain, tight, articulate attack, harmonic-rich lead tone, crisp pick attack, slight delay for solo depth, smooth, saturated distortion, cutting upper mids, controlled feedback, punchy, aggressive solo sound, classic 80s LA metal lead

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Back for More sound.

Difficulty

4/5 · Solo

The solo features fast, articulate picking, expressive vibrato and bends, and whammy bar techniques typical of 80s metal, requiring advanced control and speed.

Worth knowing

No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Back for More' solo; settings estimated based on typical Marshall JCM 800 usage in 1980s LA metal and forum consensus.
Delay effect is audible in the solo but not attributed to a specific pedal or rack unit in sources; included as 'Delay pedal (model unknown)' with high confidence.
No evidence of chorus, flanger, phaser, or wah in the solo section; only a short, subtle delay is present.
Pickup and guitar model confirmed by multiple interviews and gear forums for this era and song.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Warren DeMartini's solo tone on 'Back for More' is classic mid-80s LA metal: high gain but not extreme, tight low end, slightly scooped mids, and a bright, cutting treble. The likely use of a Marshall JCM800 with a TS-9 in front, plus subtle plate reverb, matches these settings and the era's production style.

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Back for More guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Back for More guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5, reverb 2. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Back for More tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era) · Amp: Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984); delay, reverb.

Can I get the Back for More tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Ratt on Back for More — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7.5, presence 6.5, reverb 2), and delay, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com