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Nux Mighty 60 settings

Welcome Home (Sanitarium) settings for Nux Mighty 60

Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Metallica "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" solo tone on a Nux Mighty 60, select the Jazz Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.

Solo settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-06-17

Preset / mode
Jazz Clean
Pickup
Neck pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Nux Mighty 60 knobs

Gain
1.5
Bass
5.5
Mid
4.5
Treble
7
Presence
4
Reverb
1.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (hall) · 4.2

Playing tips

  • Use the neck pickup for a warm, full tone.
  • Engage the chorus effect to add shimmer and depth.
  • Set the delay to a moderate level for added sustain and spaciousness.

Riff settings

Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-04-18

Preset / mode
Jazz Clean
Pickup
Bridge + Middle
Guitar knobs
Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9

Nux Mighty 60 knobs

Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
4
Reverb
0.5

Built-in effects

  • Reverb on (hall) · 4.5

Playing tips

  • Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for lush stereo shimmer.
  • Set reverb to add subtle room ambience without overwhelming the clean tone.
  • Keep your playing light and articulate to maintain clarity in the riff.

The original rig

What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Nux Mighty 60 actually has.

Guitar
ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986)
Gain
0
Bass
6
Mid
4
Treble
7
Presence
5.5
Reverb
2.5
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Frequently asked questions

What preset should I use on the Nux Mighty 60 for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Start from the Jazz Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 1.5.

Which pickup should I use for Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Metallica use on Welcome Home (Sanitarium)?

Guitar: ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986 era, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups). Amp: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (for clean tone, studio recording, 1985-1986).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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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