Vox AC10C1 settings
Lithium settings for Vox AC10C1
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Vox AC10C1, set Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
updated 2026-07-19
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Vox AC10C1 knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Treble
- 6
- Reverb
- 1.5
Built-in effects
- Reverb on (spring) · 2
Playing tips
- Use your amp's built-in reverb set to a low level for added depth.
- Maintain a strong attack on the strings to emphasize the punchy fuzz tone.
- Experiment with the guitar's tone knob to find the sweet spot that matches the original's darker sound.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Vox AC10C1 actually has.
- Guitar
- Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)
- Amp
- Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1
Different guitar or pedals? Get Lithium 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 Vox AC10C1 settings for Lithium?
Set Gain 7, Volume 6, Bass 5, Treble 6, Reverb 1.5.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did Nirvana use on Lithium?
Guitar: Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge). Amp: Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Lithium on other amps
Popular songs on the Vox AC10C1
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Highway to Hell · AC/DC
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- The Thrill is Gone · B.B. King
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Mr. Brightside · The Killers
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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.