NUX MG-100 settings
War Pigs settings for NUX MG-100
Black Sabbath · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Black Sabbath "War Pigs" riff tone on a NUX MG-100, use the BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Series · updated 2026-09-25
- Amp model
- BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1distortionDistortionGain 7 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2overdriveTube ScreamerGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 8
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic picking to achieve an open, articulate sound.
- Use palm muting for a punchy low-end response during the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in attack to enhance the grainy texture.
The original rig
What Black Sabbath used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-100 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty)
- Amp
- Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get War Pigs adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Black Sabbath's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-100 for War Pigs?
Use the BRITISH LEAD (MARSHALL JCM800) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6.5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by Distortion, Tube Screamer, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for War Pigs?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Black Sabbath use on War Pigs?
Guitar: 1965 Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, right-handed, strung lefty). Amp: Laney Supergroup Series I (LA100BL) head with Laney 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton DC-580 CH Vintage Series. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
War Pigs on other amps
Popular songs on the NUX MG-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Take Me Out · Franz Ferdinand
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Walk · Pantera
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- Hotel California · Eagles
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.