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Chốn Sa Mạc (HITStory Live Version) amp settings — Nux MG-100

The Minh Tốc & Lam & HITStory guitar tone for “Chốn Sa Mạc (HITStory Live Version)”, dialed in for a Nux MG-100 with a Sterling by Music Man Cutlass. Live performance, Minh Tốc & Lam (HITStory Season 3 Live Session)

Original rig

Fender Stratocaster / Jazzmaster into clean Fender-style tube amp with transparent overdrive (Morning Glory/TS style) for edge-of-breakup funk/neo-soul rhythm, subtle compression, and plate reverb

Crisp, dynamic neo-soul edge-of-breakup clean with articulate chime and snappy transient response
Amp settings — Nux MG-100
CHANNELTwin Reverb (F.Clean) amp model with 2x12 Open Back CabBRIGHTonBOOSToff
GAIN 4 BASS 5 MID 6 TREBLE 7 REVERB 4 MASTER 7
KnobSetting (0–10)
Gain4
Bass5
Mid6
Treble7
Reverb4
Master7
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Guitar
PICKUPneck+middle TONE9 VOLUME9
Signal chain

01Nux MG-100 Compressor Block (CMP)

Even out picking dynamics for tight funk rhythmic chording

Sustain 4 · Level 7

02Nux MG-100 EFX/Drive Block (Blues Breaker / RC Boost style)

Engaged for touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup grit on chord accents

Gain 3 · Tone 6 · Level 7

03Nux MG-100 Reverb Block (Plate)

Adds studio space and air without washing out the rhythm

Decay 4 · Level 4
Why these settings

The Nux MG-100 Twin Reverb model delivers the pristine headroom heard on live neo-soul tracks. Using the Cutlass in the neck+middle position reproduces the snappy, scooped in-between chime, while the internal compressor and mild drive block provide touch-sensitive compression and warmth without harsh digital clipping. Keep the master level healthy to avoid squashing the dynamics.

PRO TIPUse a light, percussive wrist motion with a thin-to-medium pick right over the middle pickup to achieve that tight, bouncy modern Vietnamese indie-soul groove.

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