Riff Tone

Scoff

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (single-coil pickups, likely white or sunburst, as used on Bleach sessions)

AmpRandall solid-state head into BFI Bullfrog 4x12 cabinet

PickupsUnivox Hi-Flier single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb0

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, Bleach album sessions, 1988-1989. Guitar and amp confirmed for Bleach era and specifically cited for 'Scoff' riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedraw and aggressivelo-fi, gritty texturetight, percussive rhythmslightly scooped midsminimal clarity, intentionally muddycompressed and punchydistinct single-coil bitehard-hitting, punk-inspired driveno ambient effects or reverb

Difficulty

The riff is built on straightforward power chords and aggressive strumming, requiring tight timing and palm muting, but no advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Song specific gear : r/Nirvana Nirvana – Bleach - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard What cheap tube amp can I buy for blink like tones?

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