NUX MG-400 settings
The Thrill is Gone settings for NUX MG-400
B.B. King · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the B.B. King "The Thrill is Gone" solo tone on a NUX MG-400, use the Jazz Clean amp model on the clean channel, then set Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Solo settings
Adapted for a PRS SE Custom 22 · updated 2026-10-23
- Amp model
- Jazz Clean
- Channel
- Clean
- Cab
- Open back cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 2
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 5
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 2
Effects chain
- 1overdriveT ScreamerGain 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2compressionRose CompLevel 6 · Sustain 4
- 3reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 5
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a percussive attack.
- Focus on finger placement for quick, articulate phrasing.
- Emphasize dynamics in your playing for expressive solos.
The original rig
What B.B. King used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-400 actually has.
- Guitar
- mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV
- Amp
- Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Thrill is Gone adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts B.B. King'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 The Thrill is Gone?
Use the Jazz Clean (clean channel) with Drive 2, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 5, Presence 5, followed by T Screamer, Rose Comp, Spring.
Which pickup should I use for The Thrill is Gone?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did B.B. King use on The Thrill is Gone?
Guitar: mid-1960s Gibson ES-355TD-SV. Amp: Gibson Lab Series L-5 solid state combo.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a PRS SE Custom 22. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
The Thrill is Gone on other amps
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- The Thrill is Gone on Boss GT-1000 · 30
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Frontman 10G · 26
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Champion 20 · 16
- The Thrill is Gone on Fender Tone Master Pro · 15
- The Thrill is Gone on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 11
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
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.