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Heart-Shaped Box
Nirvana
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 70s, likely 1973, used for In Utero sessions)
AmpFender Bassman head with Marshall 4x12 cab (primary for In Utero), possible Vox AC30 overdubs
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6.5
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gritty edge of breakuptight, palm-muted chugsraw, high-energy distortionpercussive attackslightly scooped mids but not thindynamic, responds to pickingnot overly saturatedclear note definitionmedium sustainaggressive but not harsh
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting, dynamic control, and aggressive attack to match the recorded tone.
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