NUX MG-400 settings
Master of Puppets settings for NUX MG-400
Metallica · adapted 13 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Master of Puppets" riff tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Uber Higain amp model on the lead channel, then set Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA · updated 2026-11-14
- Amp model
- Uber Higain
- Channel
- Lead
- Cab
- 4x12
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 8
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 2
- Treble
- 8
- Presence
- 6
- Original drive
- 8
Effects chain
- 1overdriveBoost CoreGain 5 · Level 8
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4
- 3distortionDist +Level 8 · Distortion 7
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use fast alternate picking to maintain articulation.
- Keep your attack aggressive to achieve a percussive rhythm.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 9
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Master of Puppets adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Metallica'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 Master of Puppets?
Use the Uber Higain (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 2, Treble 8, Presence 6, followed by Boost Core, Noise Gate, Dist +.
Which pickup should I use for Master of Puppets?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Master of Puppets?
Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO GRX70QA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Master of Puppets on other amps
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- Master of Puppets on Boss Katana 50 Gen 3 · 182
Popular songs on the NUX MG-400
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- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Creep · Radiohead
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- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Iris · Goo Goo Dolls
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
- Heart-Shaped Box · Nirvana
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.