Riff Tone

Drain You (Live & Loud)

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (Live & Loud, 1993, blue finish)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cab)

PickupsStock single-coil in neck, Seymour Duncan Hot Rails humbucker in bridge

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionDOD DOD FX69 Grunge

distortionTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Notes

Live performance (Live & Loud, December 1993). Gear confirmed by Equipboard and multiple photo/video sources. Distorted riff tone uses bridge humbucker. DOD FX69 Grunge and Tech 21 SansAmp Classic pedals visible and confirmed in use for this show.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and saturatedfuzzy and compressed attackmid-forward, biting tonechunky and percussive power chordsraw, punk-inspired driveslightly scooped but not thinfull-bodied and thick rhythmloud and in-your-faceminimal clarity, intentionally grittydynamic, responds to pick attack

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords and rhythm, but requires aggressive strumming, tight muting, and stamina to match the song's intensity.

Sources

Nirvana – Live And Loud - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard How do you get Drain You guitar tone? : r/Nirvana

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