Riff Tone

Rape Me (Live & Loud)

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1993 Fender Custom Telecaster

AmpTech 21 SansAmp Classic (used as preamp/amp simulator direct to PA or power amp)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB SH-4 (bridge humbucker), Fender Telecaster single coil (neck)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, 1993, MTV Live & Loud. Kurt Cobain used the 1993 Fender Custom Telecaster for most of the set, including 'Rape Me'. The SansAmp Classic was used as his primary amp/preamp for both clean and distorted tones, running direct or into a power amp and cab. No evidence of traditional guitar amp head/cab for the clean tone; SansAmp was the main tone shaper.

Tone Character(10)

clear and uncompressedslightly glassy top endarticulate and present midstight low endmodest reverb ambiencedynamic and responsivedistinct Telecaster clarityno audible modulationno breakup or driveraw, direct sound

Difficulty

The clean riff section is simple, using basic chords and a straightforward rhythm, making it accessible for beginners with minimal technical challenge.

Sources

Nirvana – Live And Loud - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard - Equipboard DOD FX69 Grunge - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard What Was Kurt's Rig/Equipment Setup for Live and Loud 1993?

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