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Riff Tone
Dive
Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpRandall RG-120 Commander (solid-state head) into BFI Bullfrog 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989; confirmed for Bleach-era and early Sub Pop singles including 'Dive'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. No chorus or modulation effects audible or cited for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedraw and bitingtight, focused low endslightly scooped midsfuzzy, compressed sustainpercussive palm mutinglo-fi, gritty texturearticulate pick attackpunchy power chordsminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent palm muting and aggressive picking at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpRandall RG-120 Commander (solid-state head) into BFI Bullfrog 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1989; confirmed for Bleach-era and early Sub Pop singles including 'Dive'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording. No chorus or modulation effects audible or cited for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedraw and bitingtight, focused low endslightly scooped midsfuzzy, compressed sustainpercussive palm mutinglo-fi, gritty texturearticulate pick attackpunchy power chordsminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires consistent palm muting and aggressive picking at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.