Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Vision VG-15

Vision VG-15 knobs

Gain

6

Bass

5

Mid

6

Treble

6

Overdrive switch

1

Playing tips

• Use aggressive palm muting for a tight, percussive sound.
• Strum power chords with a strong attack to emphasize dynamics.
• Experiment with picking harder on the strings for added aggression.

Vision VG-15 knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

4

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Overdrive switch

1

Playing tips

• Use heavy-handed picking to achieve a pronounced attack.
• Incorporate palm muting for added aggression in certain phrases.
• Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer to create contrast.

What are the best Vision VG-15 settings for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Set Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 1.

Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.

What gear did Nirvana use on Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Guitar: Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers.

Will these settings work with my guitar?

These settings were adapted for a Ibanez GRX70QA. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.