Solo Tone

Come As You Are

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (early 1970s, likely Japanese reissue, as used on Nevermind sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp (studio recording, Nevermind era, 1991)

PickupsStock single-coil pickups (Fender Mustang, neck position)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Clone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind sessions. Guitar: Fender Mustang with stock single-coil pickups, neck position. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet. Effects: Electro-Harmonix Small Clone chorus pedal always on for clean sections. No amp reverb or delay. Settings are for clean, chorus-laden solo section.

Tone Character(10)

watery and lush modulationwarm and slightly darkrounded, mellow highsdistinct chorus swirlclean and moodynot harsh or piercingfull-bodied low endsubtle attacksmooth sustainslightly compressed feel

Difficulty

The solo is technically simple but requires precise picking and timing to maintain clarity with the chorus effect. The main challenge is keeping the clean tone articulate and in sync with the modulation.

Sources

Tone Settings for Come As You Are by Nirvana (guitar and amp)Replicating Kurt Cobain's Amp Settings for an Iconic Grunge Sound Kurt Cobain Guitar Rig 1991 | MusicTeacher.com Resources Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard How do I play “Come As You Are” like the album version? : r/Nirvana

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