Heart-Shaped Box settings for Fender Mustang I (V2)

Fender Mustang I (V2) knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Mid

5

Treble

6

Reverb

0.5

Exit button

0

Save button

0

Preset select

9

Tap tempo button

0

Modulation select

0

Delay reverb select

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting on the lower strings for punchy chugs.
• Focus on a percussive attack with your picking hand to enhance clarity.
• Keep your picking dynamics varied to maintain a raw and aggressive feel.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang I (V2) for Heart-Shaped Box?

Start from the Fender Super-Sonic (Burn) preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0.5, Exit button 0.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GIO Series (various models). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.