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Solo Tone
Aneurysm
Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 1970s, likely Competition Blue, as used by Cobain in 1991 studio sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, January 1991 at Music Source Studios, Seattle. Gear confirmed for 'Aneurysm' studio session, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Effects chain included chorus pedal for modulation.
Tone Character(9)
raspy, saturated distortionaggressive, biting attackmodulated swirling effectthick, compressed sustaincrunchy, fuzzy overdrivepronounced chorus modulationbridge pickup claritypunchy, mid-focused driveraw, punk-inspired edge
Difficulty
The solo is fast and aggressive but relies on straightforward punk techniques and power chords, with some fast picking and modulation control adding moderate challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 1970s, likely Competition Blue, as used by Cobain in 1991 studio sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, January 1991 at Music Source Studios, Seattle. Gear confirmed for 'Aneurysm' studio session, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Effects chain included chorus pedal for modulation.
Tone Character(9)
raspy, saturated distortionaggressive, biting attackmodulated swirling effectthick, compressed sustaincrunchy, fuzzy overdrivepronounced chorus modulationbridge pickup claritypunchy, mid-focused driveraw, punk-inspired edge
Difficulty
The solo is fast and aggressive but relies on straightforward punk techniques and power chords, with some fast picking and modulation control adding moderate challenge.