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NUX MG-30 settings

Seven Nation Army settings for NUX MG-30

The White Stripes · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Brit 800 amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 3. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 6 and volume on 7-8.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Cort CR100 · updated 2026-10-21

Amp model
Brit 800
Channel
Clean
Cab
4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 6 · Volume 7-8

Amp block

Drive
2
Master
7
Bass
5
Mid
6
Treble
5
Presence
3
Original drive
2

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT ScreamGain 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
  2. 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
  3. 3compressionStudio CompLevel 5 · Ratio 2 · Attack 5 · Release 5

Playing tips

  • Maintain a consistent pick attack to preserve the raw, punchy tone.
  • Use a light touch to avoid excessive saturation, keeping the tone clean.
  • Focus on playing with a steady rhythm to capture the tightness of the original riff.

The original rig

What The White Stripes used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.

Guitar
Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody
Amp
Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers)
Gain
6.5
Bass
7
Mid
6
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5
Reverb
0
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These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The White Stripes'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 Seven Nation Army?

Use the Brit 800 (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 3, followed by T Scream, Spring Reverb, Studio Comp.

Which pickup should I use for Seven Nation Army?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 6 and volume at 7-8.

What gear did The White Stripes use on Seven Nation Army?

Guitar: Early-'60s Kay K6533 archtop hollowbody. Amp: Mid-'60s Sears Silvertone 1485 (head + 6x10 cab with Jensen C10Q ceramic speakers).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Cort CR100. 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.