Vision VG-15 settings
Negative Creep (Live at The Paramount, 1991) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Negative Creep (Live at The Paramount, 1991)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Vision Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 8
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use heavy palm muting for chugging riffs.
- Employ aggressive pick attack to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to enhance the driving nature of the riff.
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 Japan MG-69/Mustang reissue (1990s, Competition Blue, stock pickups)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Power Amp into Marshall 4x12 Cabinet
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Negative Creep (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 Negative Creep (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Set Gain 8, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Negative Creep (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Negative Creep (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Guitar: Fender Japan MG-69/Mustang reissue (1990s, Competition Blue, stock pickups). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Power Amp into Marshall 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.