Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor

Amp block

Drive

6

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

3

Original drive

6

Effects chain

1. 1distortionHedgehog D9Tone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbRoomMix 2 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateHard GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
• Strum aggressively to capture the raw energy of the riff.
• Focus on playing power chords for a fuller sound.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL Floor for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the Brit 2204 (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by Hedgehog D9, Room, Hard 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 Kurt Cobain Jaguar. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.