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LyxPro AGL20 Electric Guitar Amplifier settings

Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for LyxPro AGL20 Electric Guitar Amplifier

Nirvana · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt

To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a LyxPro AGL20 Electric Guitar Amplifier, set Gain 6, Bass 4.5, Treble 6.5, Drive switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.

Riff settings

updated 2026-11-06

Pickup
Bridge pickup
Guitar knobs
Tone 10 · Volume 10

LyxPro AGL20 Electric Guitar Amplifier knobs

Gain
6
Bass
4.5
Treble
6.5
Drive switch
1

Playing tips

  • Use palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
  • Attack the strings aggressively to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
  • Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to cut through the mix.

The original rig

What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your LyxPro AGL20 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
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best LyxPro AGL20 Electric Guitar Amplifier settings for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Set Gain 6, Bass 4.5, Treble 6.5, Drive switch 1.

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?

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.