NUX Mighty 40 BT settings
Orion settings for NUX Mighty 40 BT
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Orion" riff tone on a NUX Mighty 40 BT, select the Clean A preset, then set Gain 1.5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-08-27
- Preset / mode
- Clean A
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 7-8
NUX Mighty 40 BT knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Type
- 0
- Level
- 5
- Fx param
- 5
- Tap tempo
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added ambiance.
- Pick lightly for an articulate, percussive attack.
- Ensure your picking hand is relaxed to maintain clarity in the notes.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX Mighty 40 BT actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion')
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 3.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Orion 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 40 BT for Orion?
Start from the Clean A preset, then set Gain 1.5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for Orion?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Metallica use on Orion?
Guitar: ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for Master of Puppets era, likely used for rhythm on 'Orion'). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head.
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.
Orion on other amps
Popular songs on the NUX Mighty 40 BT
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Walk · Pantera
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Everlong · Foo Fighters
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome To The Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
- Send the Pain Below · Chevelle
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.