Solo Tone

Territorial Pissings

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1965, as used on Nevermind sessions)

AmpNeve Console direct input (DI), possibly with Fender Bassman or Mesa/Boogie preamp coloration

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (TB-4) in bridge position

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb0

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion

chorusElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Clone

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. For 'Territorial Pissings' solo, sources indicate direct-in to Neve console with pedals, not a mic'd amp. Guitar is a Stratocaster with a humbucker in the bridge. No evidence of live rig or other guitars/amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)

raspy and aggressiveraw, direct-in fuzzcutting treble bitemid-heavy solo presenceslightly scooped bassmodulated chorus swirlchaotic, explosive attackdry, no reverbbridge humbucker claritypunk/grunge edge

Difficulty

The solo requires fast, aggressive picking and control over feedback and noise with high-gain and chorus effects, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex phrasing.

Sources

How to Get Nirvana's 1991 'Paramount' Guitar Tone | Ultimate Guitar Song specific gear : r/Nirvana

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account