Zoom G2X FOUR settings
Smells Like Teen Spirit settings for Zoom G2X FOUR
Nirvana · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the Nirvana "Smells Like Teen Spirit" riff tone on a Zoom G2X FOUR, use the BGMark3 (Mesa Boogie Mark III-inspired) amp model on the crunch channel, then set Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
updated 2026-11-06
- Amp model
- BGMark3 (Mesa Boogie Mark III-inspired)
- Channel
- Crunch
- Cab
- 4x12 cabinet
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Amp block
- Drive
- 6
- Master
- 7
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 3
- Original drive
- 6
Effects chain
- 1distortionGRID SLAMMER (Mesa Boogie Grid Slammer-inspired)Tone 4 · Level 10 · Distortion 7
- 2noise gateNoise GateRelease 5 · Threshold 5
Playing tips
- Use palm muting to achieve a tight, percussive sound.
- Focus on aggressive strumming for power chords to capture the raw energy.
- Experiment with dynamics; play some chords softer and others with more attack.
The original rig
What Nirvana used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Zoom G2X FOUR actually has.
- 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
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 4.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 3
- Reverb
- 0
Different guitar or pedals? Get Smells Like Teen Spirit 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 G2X FOUR for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Use the BGMark3 (Mesa Boogie Mark III-inspired) (crunch channel) with Drive 6, Master 7, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 3, followed by GRID SLAMMER (Mesa Boogie Grid Slammer-inspired), Noise Gate.
Which pickup should I use for Smells Like Teen Spirit?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
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?
Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Smells Like Teen Spirit on other amps
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- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Fender Frontman 10G · 208
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Boss Katana · 186
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Fender Frontman 15G · 80
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Fender Champion II 25 · 66
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Line 6 Helix Floor / LT / Rack · 61
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Fender Champion 20 · 60
- Smells Like Teen Spirit on Fender Frontman 20G · 53
Popular songs on the Zoom G2X FOUR
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Walk · Pantera
- Enter Sandman · Metallica
- Holy Wars · Megadeth
- R U Mine? · Arctic Monkeys
- Sultans of Swing · Dire Straits
- Pride and Joy · Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Welcome to the Jungle · Guns N' Roses
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.