Black Hole Sun settings for NUX MG-101

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

5

Presence

4

Effects chain

1. 1overdriveTube ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
2. 2modulationRotary SpeakerMix 6 · Depth 5 · Speed 8
3. 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3

Playing tips

• Focus on a dynamic picking attack to capture the defined string attack of the original tone.
• Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings to achieve a darker, more resonant sound.
• Use open-string drones to create ambient textures similar to the original riff.

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-101 for Black Hole Sun?

Use the Uber (Bogner Uberschall) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5, Presence 4, followed by Tube Screamer, Rotary Speaker, Spring.

Which pickup should I use for Black Hole Sun?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Soundgarden use on Black Hole Sun?

Guitar: Guild S-100. Amp: Late-Seventies Marshall Model 1987 JMP 50-watt Lead head (blended with Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.