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Riff Tone
All Apologies (2023 Remaster)
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 70s, likely Competition Blue, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 70s, used in studio for In Utero recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993 In Utero sessions. Gear confirmed for studio by multiple sources. 2023 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1993 studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated distortionaggressive, raw grunge rhythmcutting, biting attackslightly compressed, focused midrangefuzzy, compressed power chordsnotably present upper midstight, punchy low enddynamic, percussive strummingminimal modulation or ambienceclassic 90s grunge wall-of-sound
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, relying on power chords and aggressive strumming, but requires consistent attack and dynamic control to capture the grunge energy.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 70s, likely Competition Blue, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 70s, used in studio for In Utero recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993 In Utero sessions. Gear confirmed for studio by multiple sources. 2023 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1993 studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
thick, saturated distortionaggressive, raw grunge rhythmcutting, biting attackslightly compressed, focused midrangefuzzy, compressed power chordsnotably present upper midstight, punchy low enddynamic, percussive strummingminimal modulation or ambienceclassic 90s grunge wall-of-sound
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, relying on power chords and aggressive strumming, but requires consistent attack and dynamic control to capture the grunge energy.