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Drain You
Nirvana
GuitarRiffDistortedpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 1990s, likely blue 'competition' model)
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960), layered with Mesa/Boogie and Vox AC30 (per Butch Vig interview, but Bassman most prominent on riff)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain7.5
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thick and saturatedraw and aggressivefuzzy and compressedtight and punchyslightly scooped midscutting top endfull-bodiedminimal ambiencedistinct grunge characterno modulation or time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, but requires aggressive, consistent strumming and tight palm muting to capture the song's energy.
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