Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Fender Tone Master Pro

Amp block

Drive

8

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

3

Original drive

8

Effects chain

1. 1distortionOrangebox (Boss DS-1)Tone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverb'63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit)Mix 2 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for a tight, percussive sound.
• Focus on aggressive strumming to capture the raw energy of the riff.
• Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer and others harder for a more expressive performance.

What amp model should I use on the Fender Tone Master Pro for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the Marksman CH2 (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ lead) (lead channel) with Drive 8, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by Orangebox (Boss DS-1), '63 Spring Reverb (Fender '63 reverb unit), Noise Gate.

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.