Heart-Shaped Box settings for Fender Mustang I

Fender Mustang I knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Treble

7

Reverb

0.5

Preset select

1

Modulation select

0

Delay reverb select

0

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (Spring) · 0.5

Playing tips

• Use tight palm muting for the chugging parts to emphasize the punchy attack.
• Pick aggressively to enhance the dynamic response of the tone.
• Maintain a consistent picking technique to keep the percussive quality of the riff.

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

Start from the Fender Clean preset, then set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Treble 7, Reverb 0.5, Preset select 1, Modulation select 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 Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.