Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Line 6 Spider IV 15
Nirvana · adapted 14 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a Line 6 Spider IV 15, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Line 6 Spider IV 15 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Reverb
- 2
Built-in effects
- Chorus on
- Reverb on · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level for a shimmering effect.
- Engage reverb on your amp to add depth to the clean tone.
- Keep your guitar volume at a high setting to ensure clarity and sustain.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Line 6 Spider IV 15 actually has.
- 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
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smells Like Teen Spirit 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 Line 6 Spider IV 15 settings for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Reverb 2.
Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
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 Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Popular songs on the Line 6 Spider IV 15
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- Walk · Pantera
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- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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- Iron Man · Black Sabbath
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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.