Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for NUX MG-30

Amp block

Drive

5

Master

7

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

6

Presence

5

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDist OneTone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 3 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
4. 4compressionStudio CompLevel 6 · Ratio 4 · Attack 5 · Release 5 · Threshold 4

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack of the chords.
• Strum with a heavy hand to achieve a raw and saturated sound.
• Focus on tight, rhythmic playing to maintain clarity in the high-gain setting.

What amp model should I use on the NUX MG-30 for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the Brit 800 (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Dist One, Spring Reverb, Noise Gate, Studio Comp.

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 Fender Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.