Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Valeton GP-200

Amp block

Drive

7

Master

7

Bass

4.5

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Presence

3

Effects chain

1. 1distortionDS-1 (BOSS DS-1 Distortion)Tone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
2. 2reverbRoom Reverb (VALETON original)Mix 3 · Decay 2
3. 3noise gateNR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction)Release 3 · Threshold 5

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for tight, percussive power chords.
• Attack the strings hard to achieve a raw, saturated sound.
• Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the aggressive tone.

What amp model should I use on the Valeton GP-200 for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Use the MESS DUAL V (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Vintage) (lead channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 3, followed by DS-1 (BOSS DS-1 Distortion), Room Reverb (VALETON original), NR Gate (Decimator Noise Reduction).

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