Vision VG-15 settings
I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 8-10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Vision Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 8-10 · Volume 10
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive attack to emphasize the aggressive nature of the riffs.
- Focus on palm muting for added punch and clarity in the heavy sections.
- Experiment with dynamic picking to capture the raw honesty of the tone.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Mustang (early 70s, likely Competition Blue, as used on In Utero sessions)
- Amp
- Fender Quad Reverb (1970s, silverface, 4x12 combo)
- Gain
- 7.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix) 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 I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix)?
Set Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 8-10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on I Hate Myself and Want to Die (2013 Mix)?
Guitar: Fender Mustang (early 70s, likely Competition Blue, as used on In Utero sessions). Amp: Fender Quad Reverb (1970s, silverface, 4x12 combo).
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.