NUX MG-400 settings
Black Hole Sun settings for NUX MG-400
Soundgarden · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun" riff tone on a NUX MG-400, use the 1987 X 50W amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5.5, Presence 4. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-07
- Amp model
- 1987 X 50W
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 5 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2modulationRotaryMix 6 · Depth 5 · Speed 7
- 3reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 4noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a defined string attack to capture the dynamic riff feel.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch and clarity.
- Use fingerstyle for a more nuanced touch, enhancing the ambient quality.
The original rig
What Soundgarden used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 actually has.
- Guitar
- Guild S-100
- Amp
- Late-Seventies Marshall Model 1987 JMP 50-watt Lead head (blended with Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head)
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 5.5
- Presence
- 4
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Black Hole Sun adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Soundgarden'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-400 for Black Hole Sun?
Use the 1987 X 50W (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 5.5, Presence 4, followed by T Screamer, Rotary, Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Black Hole Sun?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Soundgarden use on Black Hole Sun?
Guitar: Guild S-100. Amp: Late-Seventies Marshall Model 1987 JMP 50-watt Lead head (blended with Mesa-Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo head).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Black Hole Sun on other amps
- Black Hole Sun on Fender Mustang LT25 · 134
- Black Hole Sun on Boss Katana · 55
- Black Hole Sun on Fender Frontman 10G · 45
- Black Hole Sun on Fender Champion 20 · 20
- Black Hole Sun on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 20
- Black Hole Sun on Fender Frontman 15G · 17
- Black Hole Sun on Fender Mustang LT50 · 14
- Black Hole Sun on Boss GT-1000 · 13
Popular songs on the NUX MG-400
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.