Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

3

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDeez One Vintage (BOSS DS-1, made in Japan)Tone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbDynamic RoomMix 2 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise GateThreshold 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
• Focus on dynamic strumming to capture the raw energy of the riff.
• Experiment with picking attack to emphasize the aggressive tone.

What amp model should I use on the Line 6 POD Go / POD Go Wireless for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the Cali Rectifire (MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by Deez One Vintage (BOSS DS-1, made in Japan), Dynamic Room, 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 HSS Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.