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Riff Tone
Floyd the Barber
Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, Bleach album sessions (1988-1989); confirmed Univox Hi-Flier for 'Floyd the Barber' riff, Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 amp per multiple interviews and session notes. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out and saturatedraw and aggressivetight and percussivelo-fi and grittythick and compressedminimal clarity, intentionally muddymid-heavy grindno audible reverb or ambiencepunchy attackdistinct single-coil bite
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight palm muting, fast power chord changes, and aggressive picking to match the song's energy.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Bleach album sessions (1988-1989); confirmed Univox Hi-Flier for 'Floyd the Barber' riff, Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 amp per multiple interviews and session notes. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out and saturatedraw and aggressivetight and percussivelo-fi and grittythick and compressedminimal clarity, intentionally muddymid-heavy grindno audible reverb or ambiencepunchy attackdistinct single-coil bite
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight palm muting, fast power chord changes, and aggressive picking to match the song's energy.