Vision VG-15 settings
In Bloom settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "In Bloom" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack to achieve the sharp, serrated sound.
- Focus on tight, punchy power chords for the riff.
- Experiment with palm muting for added dynamic control.
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 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get In Bloom 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 In Bloom?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for In Bloom?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on In Bloom?
Guitar: Fender Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup). Amp: Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions).
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.
In Bloom on other amps
More Nirvana on the Vision VG-15
- Smells Like Teen Spirit
- The Man Who Sold The World (Live In Los Angeles, Great Western Forum - December 30, 1993)
- Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)
- The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)
- Something In The Way
- Drain You (Live at The Paramount, 1991)
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.