Yamaha THR30II Wireless settings
Nothing Else Matters settings for Yamaha THR30II Wireless
Metallica · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Metallica "Nothing Else Matters" solo tone on a Yamaha THR30II Wireless, select the BOUTIQUE (LEAD) preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tuner 0. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-09-02
- Preset / mode
- BOUTIQUE (LEAD)
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR30II Wireless knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Tuner
- 0
- Usb out
- 0
- Bluetooth
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Line out l r
- 0
- User memory 1
- 0
- User memory 2
- 0
- User memory 3
- 0
- User memory 4
- 0
- User memory 5
- 0
- Extended stereo
- 0
- Wireless receiver
- 0
- Rechargeable battery
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Focus on smooth, melodic playing to capture the essence of the solo.
- Emphasize the mids and highs in your playing to ensure clarity and articulation.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V · updated 2026-09-02
- Preset / mode
- CLEAN
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Yamaha THR30II Wireless knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 4.5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Tuner
- 1
- Usb out
- 0
- Bluetooth
- 0
- Tap tempo
- 0
- Line out l r
- 0
- User memory 1
- 0
- User memory 2
- 0
- User memory 3
- 0
- User memory 4
- 0
- User memory 5
- 0
- Extended stereo
- 0
- Wireless receiver
- 0
- Rechargeable battery
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 4.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a moderate level to recreate the spacious feel of the original tone.
- Engage the chorus effect subtly to add warmth and depth to the clean tone.
- Maintain a light touch on the strings to keep the tone warm and round, avoiding harshness.
The original rig
What Metallica used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Yamaha THR30II Wireless actually has.
- Guitar
- ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 7.5
- Presence
- 6.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Nothing Else Matters 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 Yamaha THR30II Wireless for Nothing Else Matters?
Start from the BOUTIQUE (LEAD) preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Tuner 0.
Which pickup should I use for Nothing Else Matters?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Metallica use on Nothing Else Matters?
Guitar: ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 112V. 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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Popular songs on the Yamaha THR30II Wireless
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Creep · Radiohead
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Black Magic Woman · Santana
- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
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.