Guitar tone · punk, rock
Kurt Cobain guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Kurt Cobain songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: 1961 Epiphone Texan Acoustic into Unknown (likely direct or mic'd acoustic, no amp evidence for riff section).
Guitars Kurt Cobain used
- 1961 Epiphone Texan Acoustic1 song
- Fender Jaguar (likely 1965-66, as used by Cobain on demos and early 90s studio sessions)1 song
- Fender Mustang1 song
- Harmony Stella H912 12-string acoustic1 song
Amps Kurt Cobain used
- Unknown (likely direct or mic'd acoustic, no amp evidence for riff section)1 song
- Fender Bassman (rented studio amp, AB165 or 6G6B circuit, used on Nevermind demos and early 90s sessions)1 song
- Tech 21 SansAmp Classic (used as preamp/amp sim direct to board, In Utero era studio sessions)1 song
- None (direct acoustic recording, no amp used on original demo)1 song
4 Kurt Cobain tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| And I Love Her · riff | 1.5 |
| Beans · riff | 6 |
| Poison's Gone · riff | 0 |
| Sappy (Early Demo) · riff | 6.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Kurt Cobain use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely direct or mic'd acoustic, no amp evidence for riff section) (1 song), Fender Bassman (rented studio amp, AB165 or 6G6B circuit, used on Nevermind demos and early 90s sessions) (1 song), Tech 21 SansAmp Classic (used as preamp/amp sim direct to board, In Utero era studio sessions) (1 song), None (direct acoustic recording, no amp used on original demo) (1 song).
What guitar did Kurt Cobain use?
Most often: 1961 Epiphone Texan Acoustic (1 song), Fender Jaguar (likely 1965-66, as used by Cobain on demos and early 90s studio sessions) (1 song), Fender Mustang (1 song), Harmony Stella H912 12-string acoustic (1 song).
How do I get Kurt Cobain's tone on my amp?
Open any Kurt Cobain song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.