To achieve a good metal tone, have your amp settings on high for bass and gain, mid-low for the mids setting and mid-high for the treble setting. The key to achieving a good metal tone is high gain, high sustain and lot's of low-end (bass). Remember, this is just a starting point.
How do you get perfect metal tone?
10 Steps to Better Metal Tone
- Hit the notes with a consistent amount of attack. ...
- Figure out is how much amp gain you need. ...
- Don't scoop your mids! ...
- Ease off the bass frequency. ...
- Use treble sparingly. ...
- Don't forget the presence. ...
- Fix it with pedals. ...
- Get the right cabinet.