My settings for Melodic Death Metal on my HT-5

[AliceLG]

Hello there, I have the "old version" of the combo, with the 10" speaker and just a volume knob for the clean channel … Anyways, this is how my tone stack looks like, I play with a guitar with EMGs 81/60, and mainly straight through the amp. I have a Boss MT-2 that I use as Mid Boost and a DD-7 and a Phase90 in the effects loop, so my distortion comes mainly from the tubes

Channel: Overdrive (duh!)
Gain: 3:00
Volume: 10:00 in the bedroom, no live action yet
Bass: 3:00
Mid: 10:00
Treble: 1:00
ISF: fully counterclockwise

I get a really nice chunky-yet-harsh tone, it works really good for my stuff, and for Megadeth, some Testament, some In Flames and even some Opeth as well. The EQ gives me a good warm clean with the neck pickup as well.

[a1terrier]

Hi.
Dont want to appear stupid but are your settings clock face?

[AliceLG]

Yes they are

[a1terrier]

OK thanks for that will give them a try when my HT5 Head comes back from repair!!

[Corsa2]

OK thanks for that will give them a try when my HT5 Head comes back from repair!!

Repair mate?? Do Blackstar amps break at all???

[jasonk931]

That's almost spot on for my settings. Love that tone. I'm using Seymour Duncan vintage 59 pafs, and that tone is sweetness to mine ears! Cheers!