Aneurysm amp settings — Marshall Plexi 1959
The Nirvana guitar tone for “Aneurysm”, dialed in for a Marshall Plexi 1959 with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, 1991 Craig Montgomery session (Incesticide / B-side) — signature distorted main riff
Fender Jaguar (DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge) -> Boss DS-1 Distortion -> EHX Small Clone Chorus -> Fender Bassman head into Marshall 4x12 cab
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01NUX MG-101: Distortion Block (DIST-1 / DS-1 Model)
Gain source — run NUX output direct into amp front input. Amp amp/cab modeling turned OFF on the NUX.
02NUX MG-101: Modulation Block (Chorus Model)
Leave bypassed for the main riff; kick on for the intro noise and chorus/outro sections.
The NUX MG-101's DS-1 block serves as your primary distortion source, requiring the Marshall Plexi to stay clean (Volume I around 2) to prevent mud and double-gain saturation. Single-coil Player Strat pickups are leaner and brighter than Cobain's DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker, so roll the guitar tone knob down to 8 and keep the Plexi's treble and presence conservative to avoid harsh fizz. For the intro/verse clean swells: bypass the DS-1 block and leave the chorus block engaged.
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