NUX MG-101 settings
Lithium settings for NUX MG-101
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a NUX MG-101, use the Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-10
- Amp model
- Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzRatVolume 7 · Filter 5 · Distortion 7
- 2reverbSpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve a thumping sound.
- Strum aggressively to emphasize the punchy, saturated tone.
- Experiment with dynamics to create a fuller sound.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-101 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 NUX MG-101 for Lithium?
Use the Super RVB (Fender Super Reverb style) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Rat, Spring, Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Neck + Middle, 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 Squier 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
Popular songs on the NUX MG-101
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Plug In Baby · Muse
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.