Artist GA10X settings
Lithium settings for Artist GA10X
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Artist GA10X, set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Mp3 input 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-06
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Artist GA10X knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Mp3 input
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a thicker sound.
- Focus on downstrokes for a punchy attack.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Artist GA10X actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts Nirvana's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Artist GA10X settings for Lithium?
Set Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Mp3 input 0.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Lithium on other amps
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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.