Swap Meet amp settings — Zoom G1X Four
The Nirvana guitar tone for “Swap Meet”, dialed in for a Zoom G1X Four with a Squier Affinity Stratocaster. Studio version, Bleach (1989) — main abrasive rhythm riff
Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (bridge humbucker) + Boss DS-1 Distortion + Randall RG-120 Commander solid-state head into 4x12 cab
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01Zoom Block 1: DS-1 (T-DNX / DS DIST block)
Primary gain source replicating Kurt's cranked DS-1 into the front of the amp
The Squier Strat's bridge single-coil is naturally brighter and thinner than Kurt's Univox twin humbuckers, so Tone is dialed down slightly on both the DS-1 block and guitar to tame piercing highs. The Zoom G1X Four DS-1 model provides the gritty, unrefined clipping while keeping the amp model gain low (3) to prevent digital mud and replicate the harsh solid-state Randall headroom. Bass is bumped to 6 to compensate for the single-coil's lighter low-end thump.
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