Lithium settings for Fender Tone Master Pro

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Presence

5

Effects chain

1. 1fuzzBig Apple Fuzz (EHX NYC Big Muff)Gain 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
2. 2reverb'65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb)Mix 4 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 4

Built-in effects

• Reverb off

Playing tips

• Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the punchy, saturated tone.
• Experiment with palm muting for a thicker, chunkier sound during the riff.
• Keep the guitar volume high to maintain clarity and sustain in the fuzz tone.

What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Lithium?

Use the Fender '59 Bassman (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, followed by Big Apple Fuzz (EHX NYC Big Muff), '65 Spring Reverb (Fender black-panel amp reverb), Noise Gate.

Which pickup should I use for Lithium?

Neck + Middle, 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 Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.