Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp settings
Lithium settings for Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Mustang · updated 2026-10-14
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Drive boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a chunkier sound.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to emphasize the thump of the riff.
- Focus on a steady rhythm to maintain the punchy feel of the fuzz.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp 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 are the best Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp settings for Lithium?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Drive boost 0.
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 Squier Mustang. 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
Popular songs on the Gear4music 15W Electric Guitar Amp
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Smoke on the Water · Deep Purple
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Rooster · Alice in Chains
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.