Viv Woman amp settings — NUX MG-101
The Steve Vai guitar tone for “Viv Woman”, dialed in for a NUX MG-101 with a Charvel San Dimas. Studio version, Flex-Able (1984)
1977 Fender Stratocaster (modified with early Floyd Rose) into Carvin X100B stack, miked with single mic, mixed through Carvin console
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 3 |
| Master | 7 |
01Compressor Block (CMP)
Placed before amp model for evening out fast legato runs
02Overdrive Block (TS Drive)
Clean mid-boost to tighten the low end and add attack bite
03Delay Block (Analog Delay)
Post-amp/FX chain for subtle 80s room depth
Vai recorded Flex-Able using a high-gain Carvin X100B, which has a distinct British-American hybrid mid push. On the NUX MG-101, the JCM800-style model with the mid control pushed to 7 and a mild TS boost delivers the signature articulate bark. Your Charvel humbucker provides plenty of output, so keep the boost drive minimal to prevent excessive low-end fizz.
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