NUX MG-30 settings
Like a Stone settings for NUX MG-30
Audioslave · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Audioslave "Like a Stone" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Brit 800 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort X300 Floyd Rose · updated 2026-10-09
- Amp model
- Brit 800
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
NUX MG-30 knobs
- Gain
- 2.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 5
Effects chain
- 1modulationTremoloDepth 5 · Speed 5
- 2eq6-Band GEQBand 1 0 · Band 2 0 · Band 3 0 · Band 4 0 · Band 5 0 · Band 6 0
- 3reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 4
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light picking attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
- Incorporate subtle palm muting for a rhythmic pulse.
- Experiment with tremolo modulation to enhance the dynamic response.
The original rig
What Audioslave used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 'Soul Power'
- Amp
- Marshall JCM 800 2205 head with Peavey 4x12 Straight-front cabinet
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Like a Stone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Audioslave'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 Like a Stone?
Use the Brit 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, followed by Tremolo, 6-Band GEQ, Spring Reverb.
Which pickup should I use for Like a Stone?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Audioslave use on Like a Stone?
Guitar: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster 'Soul Power'. Amp: Marshall JCM 800 2205 head with Peavey 4x12 Straight-front cabinet.
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.
Like a Stone 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.