NUX MG-30 settings
Lifetime (Reimagined) settings for NUX MG-30
Ben&Ben · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Ben&Ben "Lifetime (Reimagined)" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Deluxe Rvb amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5. Use the neck + 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
- Deluxe Rvb
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1modulationCE-1 ChorusMix 5 · Rate 4 · Depth 5 · Feedback 0 · Mix width 5
- 2delayDigi DelayMix 3 · Time 3.5 · Feedback 3
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Focus on clear note separation while playing the riff.
- Use a light touch for a smooth, glassy top end.
- Experiment with dynamics; pick harder for more articulation.
Solo settings
Adapted for a HSS Stratocaster · updated 2026-09-23
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
Effects chain
- 1compressionRose CompLevel 7 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 5
- 2overdriveT ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
- 4delayTape EchoMix 5 · Feedback 3
- 5reverbHall ReverbMix 5 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for articulate note separation.
- Incorporate slight bends for expressive phrasing.
- Experiment with fingerstyle for smoother dynamics.
The original rig
What Ben&Ben used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or Mexican, as seen in live and cover videos for this song)
- Amp
- Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (most likely, based on typical Ben&Ben studio/live setups and genre, no direct citation for this song's studio recording)
- Gain
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 4.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lifetime (Reimagined) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Ben&Ben'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 Lifetime (Reimagined)?
Use the Deluxe Rvb (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, followed by CE-1 Chorus, Digi Delay, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Lifetime (Reimagined)?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Ben&Ben use on Lifetime (Reimagined)?
Guitar: Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard or Mexican, as seen in live and cover videos for this song). Amp: Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (most likely, based on typical Ben&Ben studio/live setups and genre, no direct citation for this song's studio recording).
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.