Vox Pathfinder 10 settings
Nothing Else Matters (Live) settings for Vox Pathfinder 10
Metallica · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters (Live)" riff tone on a Vox Pathfinder 10, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-9 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster HSS · updated 2026-09-02
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-9 · Volume 8-9
Vox Pathfinder 10 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle for a warmer, more dynamic sound.
- Focus on clean, bell-like arpeggios to maintain clarity.
- Keep your attack light to avoid any unwanted drive or breakup.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox Pathfinder 10 actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups)
- Amp
- Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters (Live) 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 are the best Vox Pathfinder 10 settings for Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-9 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters (Live)?
Guitar: ESP James Hetfield Signature (likely ESP MX-220 or ESP Snakebyte, black finish, EMG pickups). Amp: Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster HSS. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Nothing Else Matters (Live) on other amps
More Metallica on the Vox Pathfinder 10
All Metallica tones →Popular songs on the Vox Pathfinder 10
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Wonderwall · Oasis
- Black Hole Sun · Soundgarden
- Lithium · Nirvana
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.