Vision VG-15 settings
The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1. Use the bridge + middle 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 + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use a strong pick attack for a percussive sound.
- Strum dynamically to emphasize the gritty texture of the riff.
- Focus on maintaining a consistent rhythm to capture the raw energy of the original performance.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- Martin D-18E (1959, modified with Bartolini pickups)
- Amp
- Direct Input (DI) with Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion pedal; no traditional guitar amp used for acoustic set
- Gain
- 5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic) 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 The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)?
Set Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)?
Bridge + Middle, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)?
Guitar: Martin D-18E (1959, modified with Bartolini pickups). Amp: Direct Input (DI) with Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion pedal; no traditional guitar amp used for acoustic set.
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.
The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic) on other amps
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.