Fender Mustang Micro Plus settings
Lithium settings for Fender Mustang Micro Plus
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Fender Mustang Micro Plus, select the SUPER-SONIC preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 5, Modify 1, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Gretsch Electromatic (General Series) · updated 2026-08-03
- Preset / mode
- SUPER-SONIC
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Fender Mustang Micro Plus knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 5
- Modify
- 1
- Eq tilt
- 2
- Fx type
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the punchy, saturated tone.
- Experiment with palm muting to achieve a darker, thumping sound.
- Keep the amp's reverb low to maintain clarity in the fuzz tone.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Mustang Micro Plus actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium 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 Mustang Micro Plus for Lithium?
Start from the SUPER-SONIC preset, then set Gain 7, Volume 5, Modify 1, Eq tilt 2, Fx type 1.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Gretsch Electromatic (General Series). Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Lithium on other amps
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- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
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.