Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb, select the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-12
- Preset / mode
- Normal Channel
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Attenuator
- 5
- Bright switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
- Strum aggressively to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to cut through the mix.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Tone Master Deluxe Reverb actually has.
- Guitar
- Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smells Like Teen Spirit 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 Tone Master Deluxe Reverb for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Start from the Normal Channel preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Attenuator 5, Bright switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Guitar: Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.