NUX MG-30 settings
Lithium settings for NUX MG-30
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a NUX MG-30, use the Bass Mate amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-10-10
- Amp model
- Bass Mate
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 closed back
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzMuff FuzzGain 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use a strong picking attack to emphasize the punchy nature of the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting to add a percussive element to the sound.
- Play with a slight delay or reverb in the multi-FX to add depth to the tone.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-30 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-30 for Lithium?
Use the Bass Mate (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Muff Fuzz, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate.
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?
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-30
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
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.