Marshall CODE 25 settings
Come As You Are settings for Marshall CODE 25
Nirvana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Come As You Are" riff tone on a Marshall CODE 25, set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-11-12
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall CODE 25 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Volume
- 5
- Master
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
Built-in effects
- Chorus on (CLS (classic chorus))
- Reverb on (Spring) · 1.5
- Cabinet on (1974CX (1x12, G12M-20))
- Power amp on (Vintage Marshall 30W (5881))
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to recreate the watery effect of the original tone.
- Set the reverb to a low level for a subtle ambiance that complements the clean tone.
- Play with a light touch to maintain clarity and articulation in the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall CODE 25 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Come As You Are 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 Marshall CODE 25 settings for Come As You Are?
Set Gain 1.5, Volume 5, Master 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5.
Which pickup should I use for Come As You Are?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Come As You Are?
Guitar: 1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Come As You Are on other amps
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
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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.