Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro settings
Lithium settings for Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro
Nirvana · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro, use the 59 US BASS (Fender 59 Bassman) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Epiphone Les Paul · updated 2026-11-12
- Amp model
- 59 US BASS (Fender 59 Bassman)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x10 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzMuffy (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff)Tone 5 · Level 7 · Sustain 8
- 2reverbSpringMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise Killer (Mooer Micro Noise Killer)Release 5 · Threshold 4
- 4compressionYellow Comp (Mooer Yellow Comp)Level 7 · Sustain 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchier attack on the riff.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a fuller sound.
- Try to maintain a steady rhythm to capture the driving force of the riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro 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 amp model should I use on the Mooer GE150 / GE150 Pro for Lithium?
Use the 59 US BASS (Fender 59 Bassman) (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, followed by Muffy (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff), Spring, Noise Killer (Mooer Micro Noise Killer), Yellow Comp (Mooer Yellow Comp).
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Neck 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 Epiphone Les Paul. 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
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- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Paranoid Android · Radiohead
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.