M-VAVE TANK-G settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for M-VAVE TANK-G
Nirvana · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a M-VAVE TANK-G, select the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Noise gate 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-14
- Preset / mode
- Based on Marshall JCM800
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
M-VAVE TANK-G knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 0
- Noise gate
- 1
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for tight, percussive rhythms.
- Focus on aggressive strumming to achieve a raw sound.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the attack.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your M-VAVE TANK-G 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 preset should I use on the M-VAVE TANK-G for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Start from the Based on Marshall JCM800 preset, then set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 0, Noise gate 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.
Smells Like Teen Spirit on other amps
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 61
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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.