Vision VG-15 settings
Pennyroyal Tea settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Pennyroyal Tea" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 6-7 and volume on 7-8.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Vision Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 6-7 · Volume 7-8
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a percussive strumming technique to emphasize the attack.
- Experiment with varying strumming intensity to achieve dynamic contrast.
- Focus on maintaining a steady rhythm to capture the raw feel 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 Mustang (left-handed, early 1970s, likely Competition Blue)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Pennyroyal Tea 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 Pennyroyal Tea?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 0.
Which pickup should I use for Pennyroyal Tea?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 6-7 and volume at 7-8.
What gear did Nirvana use on Pennyroyal Tea?
Guitar: Fender Mustang (left-handed, early 1970s, likely Competition Blue). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinets.
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.