Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings
Heart-Shaped Box settings for Fender '65 Twin Reverb
Nirvana · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Heart-Shaped Box" riff tone on a Fender '65 Twin Reverb, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender '65 Twin Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Bright switch
- 1
- Vibrato speed
- 0
- Vibrato intensity
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 0.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level to add depth to the tone.
- Engage the bright switch to enhance the high frequencies for a more aggressive sound.
- Focus on tight palm-muted chugs to capture the punchy and raw character of the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender '65 Twin Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (early 1960s, modified with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and black Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s)
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Heart-Shaped Box 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 Fender '65 Twin Reverb settings for Heart-Shaped Box?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Heart-Shaped Box?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Heart-Shaped Box?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (early 1960s, modified with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and black Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s).
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.
Heart-Shaped Box on other amps
- Heart-Shaped Box on Fender Mustang LT25 · 165
- Heart-Shaped Box on Fender Frontman 10G · 67
- Heart-Shaped Box on Boss Katana · 62
- Heart-Shaped Box on Fender Champion 20 · 30
- Heart-Shaped Box on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 20
- Heart-Shaped Box on Fender Frontman 20G · 19
- Heart-Shaped Box on Fender Frontman 15G · 18
- Heart-Shaped Box on Orange Crush 12 · 17
Popular songs on the Fender '65 Twin Reverb
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Hotel California · Eagles
- 午夜猶明 · Who Cares Band & Üne SONG
- Killing in the Name · Rage Against the Machine
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Barracuda · Heart
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.