Vision VG-15 settings
Sifting settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Sifting" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 7, Bass 6, 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
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Playing tips
- Focus on tight, percussive strumming to capture the aggressive attack.
- Use palm muting for added punch and clarity in the riff.
- Maintain a steady rhythm to emphasize 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
- Epiphone ET-270 (red, late 1970s Japanese-made)
- Amp
- Sunn Beta Lead 200-Watt Head into 2x12 cabinet
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Sifting 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 Sifting?
Set Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Sifting?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Sifting?
Guitar: Epiphone ET-270 (red, late 1970s Japanese-made). Amp: Sunn Beta Lead 200-Watt Head into 2x12 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.