Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Boss GX-1

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

3

Original drive

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDistortionTone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise SuppressorRelease 4 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
• Attack the strings hard to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
• Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer for contrast.

What amp model should I use on the Boss GX-1 for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the MESA/BOOGIE (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by Distortion, Spring, Noise Suppressor.

Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Nirvana use on Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Guitar: Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.