Riff Tone

Rape Me (Live & Loud)

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (likely 1991-1993 model, as used by Kurt Cobain at Live & Loud)

AmpTech 21 SansAmp Classic (used as preamp/distortion) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, into Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cabinet

PickupsStock single-coil (bridge position, possibly swapped for Seymour Duncan Hot Rails but no direct evidence for this show)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionDOD DOD FX69 Grunge

distortionTech 21 Tech 21 SansAmp Classic

Notes

Live performance at MTV Live & Loud, Seattle, December 1993. Guitar was a Fender Mustang, run through a DOD FX69 Grunge and/or Tech 21 SansAmp Classic for distortion, into a Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12. No evidence of studio overdubs or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

raspy, saturated grunge distortionraw, aggressive attackloose, fuzzy edgesmidrange punchslightly scooped but not thinpercussive power chord attackopen, uncompressed feelnoisy, chaotic sustaincutting, bright top endfull-bodied, thick rhythm sound

Difficulty

The riff is based on straightforward power chords and aggressive strumming, requiring stamina and timing but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Nirvana – Live And Loud - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album Kurt Cobain's Amplifiers | Equipboard

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