Nux Mighty 20 BT settings
For Whom the Bell Tolls settings for Nux Mighty 20 BT
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "For Whom the Bell Tolls" riff tone on a Nux Mighty 20 BT, select the MODERN METAL (Dim Red) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 7.5, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 3.5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-09-30
- Preset / mode
- MODERN METAL (Dim Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Nux Mighty 20 BT knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Level
- 5
- Type knob
- 5
- Fx param knob
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on aggressive palm muting to achieve the tight rhythm.
- Use alternate picking for clarity and articulation in the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance the percussive quality.
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
- Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)
- Amp
- Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get For Whom the Bell Tolls 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 For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Start from the MODERN METAL (Dim Red) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 7.5, Master 5, Bass 6, Mid 3.5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on For Whom the Bell Tolls?
Guitar: Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording). Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.