Nux Mighty 20 BT settings
Holy Wars settings for Nux Mighty 20 BT
Megadeth · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Megadeth "Holy Wars" 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 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Harley Benton Les Paul Type · updated 2026-10-13
- Preset / mode
- MODERN METAL (Dim Red)
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Nux Mighty 20 BT knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Gain
- 7.5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
- Level
- 5
- Type knob
- 5
- Fx param knob
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on tight palm muting to achieve the percussive sound.
- Use aggressive pick attack for clarity in fast riffing.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to keep the staccato feel of the riff.
The original rig
What Megadeth used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Nux Mighty 20 BT actually has.
- Guitar
- Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Holy Wars adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Megadeth'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 Holy Wars?
Start from the MODERN METAL (Dim Red) preset, then set Gain 5, Gain 7.5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Holy Wars?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Megadeth use on Holy Wars?
Guitar: Jackson KV Pro Dave Mustaine Signature (likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup). Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 head into DeCuir 4x12 cabinet with Celestion speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Harley Benton Les Paul Type. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Holy Wars on other amps
Popular songs on the Nux Mighty 20 BT
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- 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
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
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.