NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII settings
Layla settings for NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII
Derek and the Dominos · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Derek and the Dominos "Layla" riff tone on a NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII, use the Plexi 45 amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Cort CR100 · updated 2026-10-18
- Amp model
- Plexi 45
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 6 · Level 7
- 2compressionRed CompLevel 7 · Sustain 5
- 3reverbPlateMix 3 · Decay 4
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Focus on a compressed but aggressive picking attack to emulate the original tone.
- Use palm muting for a punchier sound during the riff.
- Experiment with slight variations in picking dynamics to capture the interlocking riff feel.
The original rig
What Derek and the Dominos used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Derek and the Dominos'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-300 / MG-300 MKII for Layla?
Use the Plexi 45 (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, followed by T Screamer, Red Comp, Plate, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Derek and the Dominos use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions.
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.
Layla on other amps
Popular songs on the NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · 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.