Vision VG-15 settings
Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Overdrive switch
- 1
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Use aggressive palm muting to emphasize the percussive attack.
- Focus on dynamic strumming to capture the raw energy of the riff.
- Experiment with picking closer to the bridge for a sharper attack.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1965 Fender Jaguar (sunburst, left-handed, with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and DiMarzio PAF neck pickup)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base-2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake) 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 Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake)?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Overdrive switch 1.
Which pickup should I use for Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake)?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Verse Chorus Verse (Outtake)?
Guitar: 1965 Fender Jaguar (sunburst, left-handed, with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup and DiMarzio PAF neck pickup). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base-2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets.
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.