NUX MG-30 settings
Hungry Waters settings for NUX MG-30
Tribulation · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Tribulation "Hungry Waters" solo tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Brit 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Cort X300 Floyd Rose · updated 2026-10-09
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise Gate
- 2distortionDist OneGain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3delayDigi DelayMix 4 · Feedback 5
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
- Utilize fluid legato runs to enhance the singing quality of the notes.
- Incorporate controlled palm muting during transitions for dynamic contrast.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort X300 Floyd Rose · updated 2026-10-09
- Amp model
- Jazz Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open Back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1noise gateNoise Gate
- 2overdriveRC BoostGain 2 · Bass 5 · Treble 5 · Level 7
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a more dynamic and atmospheric sound.
- Focus on clean note separation to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Experiment with subtle vibrato to enhance the haunting quality of the tone.
The original rig
What Tribulation used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, based on Tribulation's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Amp
- Unknown (likely Marshall or similar British-voiced amp, but not confirmed for this recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Hungry Waters adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Tribulation'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 Hungry Waters?
Use the Brit 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Noise Gate, Dist One, Digi Delay.
Which pickup should I use for Hungry Waters?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Tribulation use on Hungry Waters?
Guitar: Unknown (likely Gibson Les Paul or similar, based on Tribulation's typical gear for this era, but not confirmed for this recording). Amp: Unknown (likely Marshall or similar British-voiced amp, but not confirmed for this recording).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Cort X300 Floyd Rose. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the NUX MG-30
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.