Nu Metal guitar tones

Researched amp settings for 8 nu metal songs — then adapted to your gear.

Starting point for Nu Metal tone: gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)

Most-used amps: high-gain amp (×2) · Mesa/Boogie or Marshall (×1) · Marshall / Fender (×1) · high-gain profiler (×1)

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Nu Metal amp settings — FAQ

What are the best amp settings for nu metal?

Averaged across 8 researched nu metal tones: gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Start there, then fine-tune by ear and adapt to the amp you actually own.

What amp is best for nu metal?

The amps most used across these nu metal tones are high-gain amp, Mesa/Boogie or Marshall, Marshall / Fender, high-gain profiler. You don’t need the exact amp — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials any nu metal tone for the amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How do I get a nu metal guitar tone with the gear I have?

Start with gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — free, no new gear.