Riff Tone
About a Girl
Nirvana
Guitargrunge1980s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone ET270
Amp1968 Fender Twin Reverb
PickupsStock humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
reverb1
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
Notes
Studio recording for 'Bleach' album, December 1988. The Fender Twin Reverb was borrowed from producer Jack Endino and connected to Kurt's BFI Bullfrog 2×12 cabinet with Celestion speakers. Effects were limited to a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal.
Tone Character(5)
raw and aggressivepunchy and directminimalist distortionunpolished soundgritty and edgy
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone ET270
Amp1968 Fender Twin Reverb
PickupsStock humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble6
reverb1
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Bleach' album, December 1988. The Fender Twin Reverb was borrowed from producer Jack Endino and connected to Kurt's BFI Bullfrog 2×12 cabinet with Celestion speakers. Effects were limited to a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal.
Tone Character(5)
raw and aggressivepunchy and directminimalist distortionunpolished soundgritty and edgy
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