Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Yamaha THR

Yamaha THR knobs

Gain

1.5

Bass

4

Mid

6

Treble

7

Presence

4

Reverb

2

Built-in effects

• Reverb on (spring) · 2

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to a moderate level to achieve the shimmering, watery sound.
• Keep the reverb low to maintain clarity while still adding some spaciousness.
• Play with a light touch to emphasize the clean, jangly tone.

Yamaha THR knobs

Gain

6.5

Bass

5

Mid

6.5

Treble

6.5

Presence

6

Reverb

0

Playing tips

• Use your amp's built-in chorus set to 7 for a swirling effect during the solo.
• Play with a heavy-handed attack to capture the distinct grunge sound.
• Maintain a tight picking style to emphasize the aggressive tone.

What preset should I use on the Yamaha THR for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Start from the Clean preset, then set Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 4, Reverb 2.

Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?

Neck pickup, with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.

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 JEMJR. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.