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The man who sold the world

Unknown Artist

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (early 1990s Japanese reissue, as used by Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsStock single-coil (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Notes

Studio recording, MTV Unplugged in New York, November 1993. Gear confirmed for this session. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for heavy/distorted sections.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy cruncharticulate attacktight and focused distortionslightly scooped basspronounced midsclear, biting bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencedynamic response to pickingdry, direct amp toneclassic grunge rhythm

Difficulty

The riff is based on simple power chords with a steady rhythm and no complex techniques, making it accessible for most players.

Sources

Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals: the definitive guide | Guitar World Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Nirvana Amp Settings | Easy Guide How to Get Nirvana Tone? - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Mustang (early 1990s Japanese reissue, as used by Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged)

AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsStock single-coil (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion

Sources

Kurt Cobain's guitars, amps & pedals: the definitive guide | Guitar World Kurt Cobain's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard Nirvana Amp Settings | Easy Guide How to Get Nirvana Tone? - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

Notes

Studio recording, MTV Unplugged in New York, November 1993. Gear confirmed for this session. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for heavy/distorted sections.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy cruncharticulate attacktight and focused distortionslightly scooped basspronounced midsclear, biting bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencedynamic response to pickingdry, direct amp toneclassic grunge rhythm

Difficulty

The riff is based on simple power chords with a steady rhythm and no complex techniques, making it accessible for most players.

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