NUX MG-30 settings
Hey Barbara settings for NUX MG-30
IV OF SPADES · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the IV OF SPADES "Hey Barbara" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Deluxe Rvb amp model on the clean channel, then set Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-22
- Amp model
- Deluxe Rvb
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back 1x12
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 4
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamGain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, rhythmic playing to capture the percussive attack.
- Use fingerstyle or light pick attack for a snappy dynamic response.
- Experiment with muting techniques to maintain clarity and articulation.
The original rig
What IV OF SPADES used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fernandes FST-65T
- Amp
- Fender Champion 100
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hey Barbara adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts IV OF SPADES'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-30 for Hey Barbara?
Use the Deluxe Rvb (clean channel) with Drive 4, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T Scream, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Hey Barbara?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did IV OF SPADES use on Hey Barbara?
Guitar: Fernandes FST-65T. Amp: Fender Champion 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Hey Barbara on other amps
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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.