Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W settings
Lithium settings for Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Boost 0. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-07
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Boost
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the punchy character of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for a tighter sound on the lower strings.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to capture the driving energy of the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W 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 Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W settings for Lithium?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Boost 0.
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?
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 Max GIGKit Electric Guitar Amplifier 40W
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- Walk · Pantera
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Do I Wanna Know? · Arctic Monkeys
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.