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Riff Tone

Floyd the Barber

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22
PickupsP-90 style single coils (stock Univox Hi-Flier pickups)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb0
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Bleach album sessions (1988-1989); confirmed Univox Hi-Flier for 'Floyd the Barber' riff, Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 amp per multiple interviews and session notes. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out and saturatedraw and aggressivetight and percussivelo-fi and grittythick and compressedminimal clarity, intentionally muddymid-heavy grindno audible reverb or ambiencepunchy attackdistinct single-coil bite

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but requires tight palm muting, fast power chord changes, and aggressive picking to match the song's energy.

Sources

Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | EquipboardNirvana Floyd The Barber Guitar Cover with Bleach Studio Tone

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