Orange Crush 12 settings
Sappy (2023 Remaster) settings for Orange Crush 12
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Sappy (2023 Remaster)" solo tone on a Orange Crush 12, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive 6. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive picking to enhance the gritty texture.
- Focus on palm muting for tighter articulation during the solo.
- Experiment with dynamics to emphasize certain notes.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline · updated 2026-07-09
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Overdrive
- 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a heavy pick for a more aggressive attack.
- Palm mute during certain sections for a tighter sound.
- Experiment with strumming dynamics to emphasize the gritty texture.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush 12 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1965 or early 70s, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions)
- Amp
- Fender Quad Reverb
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sappy (2023 Remaster) 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 are the best Orange Crush 12 settings for Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive 6.
Which pickup should I use for Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Sappy (2023 Remaster)?
Guitar: Fender Jaguar (likely 1965 or early 70s, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions). Amp: Fender Quad Reverb.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster Thinline. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Sappy (2023 Remaster) on other amps
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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.