Vision VG-15 settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 0. Use the bridge + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Vision Stratocaster · updated 2026-05-24
- Pickup
- Bridge + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 10
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a strong, percussive strumming technique to capture the attack.
- Focus on dynamic playing to maintain clarity in the riff.
- Keep the picking hand relaxed for a more fluid sound.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) → Crown Power Base 2 power amp → Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smells Like Teen Spirit (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 Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 0.
Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 10.
What gear did Nirvana use on Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)?
Guitar: Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) → Crown Power Base 2 power amp → Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.
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.