Vision VG-15 settings
Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic) settings for Vision VG-15
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)" riff tone on a Vision VG-15, set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Overdrive switch 0. Use the neck 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
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vision VG-15 knobs
- Gain
- 1.5
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Overdrive switch
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Strum with varying intensity to capture dynamic response.
- Focus on clear articulation of each note in the riff.
- Use a light touch for a more natural acoustic resonance.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vision VG-15 actually has.
- Guitar
- 1959 Martin D-18E (modified with Bartolini and DeArmond pickups, strung with light gauge strings)
- Amp
- Fender 1982 Twin Reverb Blackface
- Gain
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 3.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Where Did You Sleep Last Night (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 Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)?
Set Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Overdrive switch 0.
Which pickup should I use for Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)?
Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)?
Guitar: 1959 Martin D-18E (modified with Bartolini and DeArmond pickups, strung with light gauge strings). Amp: Fender 1982 Twin Reverb Blackface.
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.