NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII settings
Layla settings for NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII
Eric Clapton · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Eric Clapton "Layla" solo tone on a NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII, select the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Patch level 6. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 3-4 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Jet JS-400 · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- BLUES LEAD
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 3-4 · Volume 8-9
NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Patch level
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, controlled bends to achieve that singing sustain characteristic.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to enhance the touch-sensitive response of the tone.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Jet JS-400 · updated 2026-11-10
- Preset / mode
- FENDER CLEAN
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 4-5 · Volume 8-9
NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Patch level
- 5
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Focus on clear picking to maintain articulation.
- Experiment with palm muting for added punch.
The original rig
What Eric Clapton used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII actually has.
- Guitar
- 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'
- Amp
- Fender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Layla adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Eric Clapton's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What preset should I use on the NUX Mighty 20 BT MkII for Layla?
Start from the BLUES LEAD preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 7.5, Treble 7, Reverb 1.5, Patch level 6.
Which pickup should I use for Layla?
Neck + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 3-4 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Eric Clapton use on Layla?
Guitar: 1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'. Amp: Fender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Jet JS-400. 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 Mighty 20 BT MkII
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Walk · Pantera
- Back In Black · AC/DC
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
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.