NUX MG-30 settings
La Grange settings for NUX MG-30
ZZ Top · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the ZZ Top "La Grange" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Plexi 100W amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS · updated 2026-08-26
- Amp model
- Plexi 100W
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 Closed Back
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 4
Playing tips
- Use a tight, percussive picking attack to achieve the punchy sound.
- Focus on palm muting for a more controlled, rhythmic feel.
- Experiment with dynamics; play softer for cleaner notes and harder for a more aggressive tone.
The original rig
What ZZ Top used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck)
- Amp
- 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get La Grange adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts ZZ Top'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 La Grange?
Use the Plexi 100W (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 7, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, followed by T Scream, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for La Grange?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did ZZ Top use on La Grange?
Guitar: 1955 Fender Stratocaster (hardtail, sunburst, maple neck). Amp: 1969 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Affinity Series Stratocaster FMT HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
La Grange on other amps
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.