NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII settings
Lithium settings for NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII
Nirvana · adapted 5 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII, use the Bass Mate amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 5, 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
updated 2026-11-10
- Amp model
- Bass Mate
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 5
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzRed FuzzVolume 7 · Tone 5 · Distortion 8
- 2reverbSpringMix 3 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise GateRelease 3 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchy, staccato effect on the riff.
- Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer and others harder for a more expressive sound.
- Focus on a consistent picking attack to maintain clarity in the fuzz.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII 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-300 / MG-300 MKII for Lithium?
Use the Bass Mate (crunch channel) with Drive 5, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, followed by Red Fuzz, 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?
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 NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII
All Nirvana tones →Popular songs on the NUX MG-300 / MG-300 MKII
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Creep · Radiohead
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · 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.