Solo Tone

About a Girl

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3

AmpFender Twin Reverb (with 2x12 cab, Celestion speakers, studio recording)

PickupsStock Univox Hi-Flier humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording for 'Bleach' (1988-1989). Guitar: Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3 with stock humbuckers. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb head through a 2x12 cab with Celestion speakers. Distortion from Boss DS-1 pedal. No evidence of chorus or other effects in the solo section. Settings inferred from era and genre, corroborated by multiple forum discussions and gear rundowns. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp/pedal for this specific solo.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and mid-forwardcrunchy distortion with clarityslightly compressed attackfull-bodied with minimal fizztight low endopen, raw, and unpolishedno modulation or time-based effectsslight amp breakup under heavy pickingarticulate single-note linesnot scooped or overly bright

Difficulty

The solo is straightforward, using basic pentatonic licks and simple rhythm, with no complex phrasing or advanced techniques. The main challenge is matching the raw, aggressive attack and timing.

Sources

Play guitar like kurt : r/Nirvana - Reddit About A Girl Non-distorted sound : r/Nirvana - Reddit Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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