Fender Champion 20 settings
In Bloom settings for Fender Champion 20
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "In Bloom" riff tone on a Fender Champion 20, select the Super-Sonic preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster · updated 2026-07-04
- Preset / mode
- Super-Sonic
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Champion 20 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 0.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to moderate level for a shimmering effect.
- Experiment with dynamic pick attack to achieve the sharp, serrated tone.
- Ensure tight palm muting on power chords for punchy articulation.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Champion 20 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get In Bloom 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 preset should I use on the Fender Champion 20 for In Bloom?
Start from the Super-Sonic preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5.
Which pickup should I use for In Bloom?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on In Bloom?
Guitar: Fender Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazzmaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
In Bloom on other amps
More Nirvana on the Fender Champion 20
All Nirvana tones →Popular songs on the Fender Champion 20
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.