Come As You Are settings for Fender Mustang (V1 Series)

Fender Mustang (V1 Series) knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

6

Treble

6.5

Reverb

0.5

Tap tempo

0

Mid control

4

Effect level

5

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 1

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to replicate the watery effect of the original tone.
• Keep the reverb low to maintain clarity while still adding some ambiance.
• Play with a light touch to emphasize the chimey quality of the clean tone.

What preset should I use on the Fender Mustang (V1 Series) for Come As You Are?

Start from the '65 Deluxe Reverb preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 6, Treble 6.5, Reverb 0.5, Tap tempo 0, Mid control 4.

Which pickup should I use for Come As You Are?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

What gear did Nirvana use on Come As You Are?

Guitar: 1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions).

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Cort KX100. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.