Vision VG-15 settings
Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Vision Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive strumming for a percussive attack.
- Focus on palm muting for tighter rhythms.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to enhance the riff's punch.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp, Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991) 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 Vision VG-15 settings for Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Guitar: Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp, Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet.
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Vision Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
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.