NUX MG-30 settings
Kabisado settings for NUX MG-30
IV OF SPADES · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the IV OF SPADES "Kabisado" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Brit 800 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 4, 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 2026-09-23
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionRose CompLevel 7 · Sustain 6
- 2distortionDist OneGain 6 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3modulationCE-2 ChorusMix 5 · Rate 5 · Depth 5
- 4delayTape EchoMix 4 · Feedback 4
- 5reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Focus on dynamic, percussive strumming to capture the tight rhythm.
- Use a light palm muting technique to enhance the funkiness of the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in strumming intensity for added groove.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-23
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1compressionRose CompLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5
- 2overdriveDistortion +Gain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 8
- 3modulationCE-2 ChorusMix 6 · Rate 4 · Depth 5
- 4reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
- 5noise gateNoise GateRelease 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for articulation and clarity in notes.
- Incorporate slides and bends to add expressiveness to the solo.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the punchy attack.
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
- Fender Stratocaster (likely Classic Series or American Original '50s/'60s, as per band era and covers)
- Amp
- Joyo British Sound Pedal (Vox/Marshall amp sim for covers); original studio amp not confirmed, but likely Marshall-style or British-voiced amp based on band’s tone and era
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 4
Different guitar or pedals? Get Kabisado 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 Kabisado?
Use the Brit 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by Rose Comp, Dist One, CE-2 Chorus, Tape Echo, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Kabisado?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did IV OF SPADES use on Kabisado?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (likely Classic Series or American Original '50s/'60s, as per band era and covers). Amp: Joyo British Sound Pedal (Vox/Marshall amp sim for covers); original studio amp not confirmed, but likely Marshall-style or British-voiced amp based on band’s tone and era.
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.
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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.