Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Marshall MG15FX

Marshall MG15FX knobs

Gain

7

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Tap

0

Fx level

0

Fx select

0

Playing tips

• Use palm muting for a tight, percussive attack.
• Strum aggressively to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
• Focus on rhythm and dynamics to capture the grunge essence.

Marshall MG15FX knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Tap

0

Fx level

0

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a prominent level to recreate the swirling texture of the original tone.
• Engage the OD2 mode for a high-gain sound that will cut through the mix during the solo.
• Keep your playing heavy-handed to achieve a pronounced pick attack, similar to Cobain's style.

What are the best Marshall MG15FX settings for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Tap 0, Fx level 0.

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?

These settings were adapted for a Yamaha Pacifica 012. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.