Riff Tone

Even In His Youth (B-Side)

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (likely Competition model, 1970s, as used by Kurt Cobain on Nevermind B-sides)

AmpFender Bassman (6G6-A/B, vintage blonde/blackface, as used on Nevermind studio sessions)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge position, humbucker-sized single-coil)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991. Guitar and amp choices confirmed for Nevermind B-sides sessions; no evidence of alternate gear for this track. No evidence of live-specific gear for this song.

Tone Character(9)

thick, saturated distortionaggressive, biting attackraw, compressed grunge rhythmtight, percussive palm-mutingmid-heavy, punchy toneslightly scooped but not thinfuzzy, compressed sustainarticulate pick attackminimal ambience, dry studio sound

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight, aggressive palm muting and accurate power chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms.

Sources

Nirvana – Nevermind - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard Nirvana Amp Settings | Easy Guide

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