Marshall MG100FX settings
Lithium settings for Marshall MG100FX
Nirvana · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Marshall MG100FX, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Contour 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Marshall MG100FX knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
- Contour
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb on · 1.5
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Play with a strong attack to emphasize the punchy, saturated tone.
- Experiment with palm muting to create a heavier sound during the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Marshall MG100FX actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium 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 MG100FX settings for Lithium?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5, Contour 6.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, 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.
Lithium on other amps
More Nirvana on the Marshall MG100FX
All Nirvana tones →Popular songs on the Marshall MG100FX
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Unholy Confessions · Avenged Sevenfold
- Tomorrow (Remastered) · Silverchair
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.