In utero amp settings — Vox Pathfinder 10
The Nirvana guitar tone for “In utero”, dialed in for a Vox Pathfinder 10 with a Yamaha BB434. Studio album tone, In Utero (1993, e.g. 'Heart-Shaped Box')
Gibson RD Artist / Ripper bass + Hiwatt DR103 (modded KT90) / Earnie Bailey custom Marshall-Fender hybrid amp into Ampeg SVT cabs, picked with heavy attack
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 4 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 7 |
The Vox Pathfinder 10 is a guitar combo with only Bass and Treble controls (no mid, presence, or reverb controls physically exist on its faceplate). Keep the amp on Clean with Gain at 4 to prevent the 6.5-inch speaker from farting out on low frequencies, while pushing Treble to 7 to replicate Krist's aggressive pick clack. Use your Yamaha BB434's PJ pickup set with both pickups wide open to capture both the thick low-end thump and the metallic top-end bite.
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