Heart-Shaped Box settings for HeadRush Prime

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

6

Mid

7

Treble

6

Presence

5

Original drive

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDC DistortionGain 7 · Tone 6 · Level 8
2. 2reverbBlackpanel Spring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
3. 3noise gateDefault GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
4. 4compressionDyn III CompressorLevel 6 · Ratio 3 · Attack 4 · Release 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Focus on tight palm muting for chugging riffs.
• Use a percussive attack to emphasize the notes.
• Maintain a dynamic picking style to capture the gritty edge.

What amp model should I use on the HeadRush Prime for Heart-Shaped Box?

Use the 64 BLACK LUX NORM (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by DC Distortion, Blackpanel Spring Reverb, Default Gate, Dyn III Compressor.

Which pickup should I use for Heart-Shaped Box?

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

What gear did Nirvana use on Heart-Shaped Box?

Guitar: Fender Jaguar (early 1960s, modified with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and black Seymour Duncan Hot Rails neck pickup). Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s).

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.