Boss GX-10 settings
Nightrain settings for Boss GX-10
Guns N' Roses · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Guns N' Roses "Nightrain" riff tone on a Boss GX-10, use the Crunch amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- Crunch
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT-ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 2
- 3noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a tight, percussive picking technique to capture the aggressive attack.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the crunch during certain parts of the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the riff tight and articulate.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24 · updated 2026-05-16
- Amp model
- X-Titan
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Boss GX-10 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1wahCry WahPosition 5
- 2overdriveOverdriveGain 6 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise SuppressorThreshold 4
- 5compressionCompLevel 7 · Sustain 5
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive picking to enhance the bridge pickup's attack.
- Use expressive wah sweeps during the solo for added dynamics.
- Maintain a controlled sloppiness in fast runs for a raw feel.
The original rig
What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Boss GX-10 actually has.
- Guitar
- Kris Derrig Les Paul replica
- Amp
- Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nightrain adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Guns N' Roses's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-10 for Nightrain?
Use the Crunch (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T-Scream, Spring, Noise Suppressor.
Which pickup should I use for Nightrain?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Nightrain?
Guitar: Kris Derrig Les Paul replica. Amp: Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 24. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nightrain on other amps
More Guns N' Roses on the Boss GX-10
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Hotel California · Eagles
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Sad But True · Metallica
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.