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
Different guitar or pedals? Get Welcome Home (Sanitarium) 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 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.
Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on other amps
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Boss Katana · 5
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall DSL20CR · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Crate GX-15R · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Line 6 Spider IV 15 · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall MG50FX · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall G15RCD · 3
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Marshall CODE 25 · 2
- Welcome Home (Sanitarium) on Fender Mustang LT25 · 2
Popular songs on the Nux Mighty 60
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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.