Nux Mighty 20 BT settings
Enter Sandman settings for Nux Mighty 20 BT
Metallica · adapted 15 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Enter Sandman" riff tone on a Nux Mighty 20 BT, select the MODERN METAL (Dim Red) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 8, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-31
- Preset / mode
- MODERN METAL (Dim Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Nux Mighty 20 BT knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Gain
- 8
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Level
- 5
- Type knob
- 5
- Fx param knob
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Use aggressive picking for a percussive attack.
- Maintain clarity in note separation during fast passages.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Nux Mighty 20 BT actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX-220 (black finish)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 4.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Enter Sandman 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 preset should I use on the Nux Mighty 20 BT for Enter Sandman?
Start from the MODERN METAL (Dim Red) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 8, Master 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Enter Sandman?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Metallica use on Enter Sandman?
Guitar: ESP MX-220 (black finish). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Enter Sandman on other amps
- Enter Sandman on Fender Mustang LT25 · 644
- Enter Sandman on Boss Katana · 470
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 10G · 238
- Enter Sandman on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 168
- Enter Sandman on Boss GT-1000 · 121
- Enter Sandman on Fender Frontman 15G · 118
- Enter Sandman on Fender Champion 20 · 114
- Enter Sandman on Neural DSP Quad Cortex · 94
Popular songs on the Nux Mighty 20 BT
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek & The Dominos
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Smells Like Teen Spirit · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
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.