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Riff Tone
Aneurysm
Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (early 1960s, likely modified, as used by Kurt Cobain in 1990-1991 studio sessions)
AmpFender Bassman (blackface, early 1960s, used in Nevermind/Incesticide era studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991 (January 1 session for 'Aneurysm' B-side). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm Jaguar with humbuckers and Fender Bassman for this era. No evidence of live/tour rig for this specific recording.
Tone Character(9)
raspy, saturated distortionraw, aggressive attackthick, mid-heavy rhythmslightly scooped but not thingritty, compressed power chordspunchy, percussive chugfuzzy top-end sizzletight, focused low enddynamic, responds to pick attack
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses straightforward power chords and picking patterns. The main challenge is maintaining tight rhythm and energy at tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (early 1960s, likely modified, as used by Kurt Cobain in 1990-1991 studio sessions)
AmpFender Bassman (blackface, early 1960s, used in Nevermind/Incesticide era studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991 (January 1 session for 'Aneurysm' B-side). Guitar World and Equipboard confirm Jaguar with humbuckers and Fender Bassman for this era. No evidence of live/tour rig for this specific recording.
Tone Character(9)
raspy, saturated distortionraw, aggressive attackthick, mid-heavy rhythmslightly scooped but not thingritty, compressed power chordspunchy, percussive chugfuzzy top-end sizzletight, focused low enddynamic, responds to pick attack
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses straightforward power chords and picking patterns. The main challenge is maintaining tight rhythm and energy at tempo.