LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier
Nirvana · adapted 7 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier, set Gain 7, Bass 4, Treble 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Squier Bullet Stratocaster SSS · updated 2026-10-28
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting for power chords.
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming.
- Maintain a consistent attack to emphasize the grunge sound.
Solo settings
Adapted for a LyxPro CS Series Electric Guitar · updated 2026-10-24
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a light touch for dynamic response.
- Incorporate subtle finger vibrato for expressiveness.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to enhance articulation.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier 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 LyxPro 20-Watt Electric Guitar Amplifier settings for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Set Gain 7, Bass 4, Treble 6.
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 Squier Bullet Stratocaster SSS. 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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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.