Vision VG-15 settings
Sappy settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Sappy" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, 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
- 6.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Use aggressive downstrokes for a percussive attack.
- Incorporate palm muting for added punch on power chords.
- Experiment with dynamic strumming to capture the loose feel.
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
- Fender Quad Reverb (1970s 4x12 combo, studio recording)
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 3
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sappy 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 Sappy?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Sappy?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Sappy?
Guitar: Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3. Amp: Fender Quad Reverb (1970s 4x12 combo, studio recording).
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.