NUX MG-101 settings
Layla settings for NUX MG-101
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a NUX MG-101, use the Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-09
- Amp model
- Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1overdriveTube ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionCompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 3reverbPlateMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a strong picking attack to achieve a compressed but aggressive sound.
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic response, especially on the descending riff.
- Experiment with palm muting on the lower strings for added punch in the riff.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-101 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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-101 for Layla?
Use the Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style) (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Tube Screamer, Compressor, Plate, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the NUX MG-101
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.