Riff Tone

Come As You Are (Live Acoustic)

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarMartin D-18E (modified with Bartolini pickups)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (silverface, miked for PA)

PickupsBartolini 3AV acoustic soundhole pickups (neck and bridge positions, both active in blend)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live acoustic performance, MTV Unplugged in New York, 1993. Guitar was run through the amp and PA with minimal effects. Settings and effects are for the clean, acoustic riff section only.

Tone Character(10)

natural and woodywarm and roundedclear and articulateslightly ambient with subtle reverbpresent midrangesoft attackopen and resonantuncolored acoustic timbreno audible effects or modulationdynamic and responsive to picking

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and evenness on an acoustic guitar in a live setting.

Sources

Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals: the definitive guide | Guitar World MTV Unplugged Tone | Amp & Pedal Settings : r/Nirvana Nirvana - Come as You Are | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com

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