Valeton GP-100 settings
Lithium settings for Valeton GP-100
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Valeton GP-100, use the BASSMAN amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5. Use the neck pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-08-01
- Amp model
- BASSMAN
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1fuzzBig FuzzFuzz 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbSpring ReverbMix 2 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateNoise ReducerRelease 5 · Threshold 3
- 4compressionRoss CompLevel 5 · Sustain 6
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use palm muting for a punchier attack on the riff.
- Focus on a steady strumming pattern to maintain the thumping rhythm.
- Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer for contrast.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Valeton GP-100 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 Valeton GP-100 for Lithium?
Use the BASSMAN (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, followed by Big Fuzz, Spring Reverb, Noise Reducer, Ross Comp.
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 Valeton GP-100
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Layla · Derek and the Dominos
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.