Positive Grid Spark Mini settings
Come As You Are settings for Positive Grid Spark Mini
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Come As You Are" riff tone on a Positive Grid Spark Mini, select the AD Clean preset, then set Gain 5, Reverb 0.5, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 8, Guitar channel volume 8. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-03-25
- Preset / mode
- AD Clean
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8 · Volume 8-9
Positive Grid Spark Mini knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Reverb
- 0.5
- Power button
- 1
- Preset selector
- 4
- Music channel volume
- 8
- Guitar channel volume
- 8
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a high level for the watery modulation effect.
- Keep your guitar volume at 8-9 for a balanced edge tone.
- For a tight, percussive attack, focus on dynamic picking.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Positive Grid Spark Mini actually has.
- Guitar
- 1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Come As You Are 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 preset should I use on the Positive Grid Spark Mini for Come As You Are?
Start from the AD Clean preset, then set Gain 5, Reverb 0.5, Power button 1, Preset selector 4, Music channel volume 8, Guitar channel volume 8.
Which pickup should I use for Come As You Are?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Come As You Are?
Guitar: 1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Come As You Are on other amps
- Come As You Are on Fender Mustang LT25 · 22
- Come As You Are on Boss Katana · 7
- Come As You Are on Fender Frontman 10G · 6
- Come As You Are on Fender Champion II 25 · 5
- Come As You Are on Fender Mustang LT50 · 5
- Come As You Are on Marshall CODE 25 · 4
- Come As You Are on Fender Champion 20 · 4
- Come As You Are on Boss Katana 50 MkII · 4
Popular songs on the Positive Grid Spark Mini
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- 1979 · The Smashing Pumpkins
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Raining Blood · Slayer
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.