Riff Tone

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Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (early 70s, Competition Blue, likely with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp → Crown Power Amp → Marshall 4x12 Cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid8

treble6

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Notes

Studio recording for 'In Utero' (1993). SansAmp Classic used as main distortion in front of amp. Guitar was most likely the Mustang with bridge humbucker for the heavy riff. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this specific part.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedaggressive midrange focustight, punchy low endslightly compressedminimal ambienceclear note separationdry, in-your-face studio soundarticulate attacknot overly brightfull-bodied power chord sound

Difficulty

The riff is built on simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, but requires tight palm muting and aggressive strumming to match the studio tone.

Sources

Nirvana: Super Fuzz Big Muff Nirvana – In Utero - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Nirvana – Live And Loud - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...

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