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NUX MG-30 settings

Sweet Child O' Mine settings for NUX MG-30

Guns N' Roses · adapted 98 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Guns N' Roses "Sweet Child O' Mine" solo tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Brit 800 amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Ibanez RG370AHMZ · updated 2026-11-12

Amp model
Brit 800
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 cabinet
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1wahCry BB WahPosition 5
  2. 2delayDigi DelayMix 5 · Time 3.2 · Feedback 5
  3. 3reverbRoom ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
  4. 4noise gateNoise GateThreshold 4
  5. 5overdriveT ScreamGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7

Playing tips

  • Use a light touch for fluid, singing lines.
  • Incorporate subtle bends to enhance expressiveness.
  • Experiment with the wah pedal for dynamic sweeps during the solo.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Gibson SG · updated 2026-10-16

Amp model
Plexi 100W
Channel
Lead
Cab
4x12 Cabinet
Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

NUX MG-30 knobs

Gain
6
Bass
5
Mid
5
Treble
5

Amp block

Drive
8
Master
7
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7

Effects chain

  1. 1overdriveT ScreamGain 6 · Tone 6 · Level 7
  2. 2reverbRoom ReverbMix 3 · Decay 4
  3. 3compressionStudio CompLevel 5 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 4

Playing tips

  • Use aggressive pick attack for clarity and articulation.
  • Maintain a tight palm muting technique for percussive riffing.
  • Focus on precise note separation to capture the riff's intricacies.

The original rig

What Guns N' Roses used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 actually has.

Guitar
Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica
Amp
1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)
Gain
8
Bass
5.5
Mid
7.5
Treble
7
Presence
7
Reverb
1
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Frequently asked questions

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-30 for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Use the Brit 800 (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Presence 7, followed by Cry BB Wah, Digi Delay, Room Reverb, Noise Gate, T Scream.

Which pickup should I use for Sweet Child O' Mine?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Guns N' Roses use on Sweet Child O' Mine?

Guitar: Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica. Amp: 1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez RG370AHMZ. 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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