Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for M-Vave MK-300

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

3

Effects chain

1. 1distortionRatVolume 10 · Filter 4 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 4
4. 4compressionCompressLevel 7 · Sustain 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
• Focus on playing power chords with a strong attack for that grunge feel.
• Experiment with dynamics, playing some notes softer and others harder for contrast.

What amp model should I use on the M-Vave MK-300 for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the MESA MktCln (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by Rat, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate, Compress.

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.