Solo Tone

Come As You Are

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1965 Fender Jaguar (left-handed, sunburst, with DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker in bridge and DiMarzio PAF in neck)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio 22 Preamp into Crown Power Base-2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5

mid5

treble6

reverb2

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording for Nevermind (1991); solo section. Guitar confirmed by multiple sources as main studio instrument for this song. Amp setup is studio-specific, not live. Pedals used for distortion and modulation; amp set clean.

Tone Character(10)

watery and swirling modulationslightly gritty edgeclear and articulate single noteslush chorus shimmermedium output humbucker warmthnot heavily compressedstudio-clean with pedal colorationdistinct modulation swirlnot overly bright or scoopedmoderate sustain

Difficulty

The solo is straightforward melodically and rhythmically, but requires attention to timing and clarity to let the modulation effect shine. No advanced techniques, but expressive phrasing and control are needed.

Sources

Nirvana - Come as You Are | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard - Equipboard Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals: the definitive guide

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