Riff Tone
Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through the Strip
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Vandalism Stratocaster (MIJ ST-362, 1980s, 'Vandalism' sticker)
AmpMesa Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp into Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Fender single coils (neck/middle)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
chorusElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus
Notes
Studio demo recorded January 1993 in Brazil. Gear based on Nirvana's 1993 touring/recording rig. No evidence of live performance for this song; all info pertains to studio context. Pedals and amp setup inferred from era-correct rig and audible effects.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittymid-heavy attackopen and dynamicslightly scooped midspronounced pick articulationloose, uncompressed feelmodest chorus swirlroomy, live-in-the-room ambiancenasal bridge pickup bitetouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The riff is not technically complex but requires dynamic control, loose timing, and the ability to maintain a raw, energetic feel with subtle modulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Vandalism Stratocaster (MIJ ST-362, 1980s, 'Vandalism' sticker)
AmpMesa Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp into Marshall 4x12 Cabinet (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
PickupsSeymour Duncan Hot Rails (bridge), Fender single coils (neck/middle)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid6
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
chorusElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus
Notes
Studio demo recorded January 1993 in Brazil. Gear based on Nirvana's 1993 touring/recording rig. No evidence of live performance for this song; all info pertains to studio context. Pedals and amp setup inferred from era-correct rig and audible effects.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittymid-heavy attackopen and dynamicslightly scooped midspronounced pick articulationloose, uncompressed feelmodest chorus swirlroomy, live-in-the-room ambiancenasal bridge pickup bitetouch-sensitive response
Difficulty
The riff is not technically complex but requires dynamic control, loose timing, and the ability to maintain a raw, energetic feel with subtle modulation.
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