Zoom G1X Four settings
Lithium settings for Zoom G1X Four
Nirvana · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Lithium" riff tone on a Zoom G1X Four, use the FD B-MAN (Fender '59 Bassman) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5. Use the neck + middle pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-15
- Amp model
- FD B-MAN (Fender '59 Bassman)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x10 open back
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Amp block
- Drive
- 7
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 5
Effects chain
- 1fuzzNYC Muff (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi)Fuzz 8 · Tone 5 · Level 7
- 2reverbFD SpringMix 4 · Decay 3
- 3noise gateZNRRelease 5 · Threshold 4
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve a punchy, thumping sound.
- Strum aggressively to enhance the fuzz and saturation.
- Experiment with dynamics; play some notes softer and others harder for a more expressive riff.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G1X Four 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 amp model should I use on the Zoom G1X Four for Lithium?
Use the FD B-MAN (Fender '59 Bassman) (crunch channel) with Drive 7, Master 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, followed by NYC Muff (Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi), FD Spring, ZNR.
Which pickup should I use for Lithium?
Neck + Middle, 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?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Stratocaster. 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 Zoom G1X Four
- Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
- Master of Puppets · Metallica
- Walk · Pantera
- Hotel California · Eagles
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
- Back in Black · AC/DC
- Stairway to Heaven · Led Zeppelin
- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
- Highway to Hell · 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.