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Solo Tone
In Bloom
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender 1965 Jaguar (modified, black finish, DiMarzio DP103 PAF in bridge, stock single coil in neck)
AmpFender Bassman head (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s) into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind album. Guitar: Jaguar with bridge humbucker. Amp: Fender Bassman head into Marshall cab. Effects: Boss DS-1 Distortion and Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus. Solo section uses both pedals. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb in solo.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated distortionswirling chorus modulationaggressive, cutting solo tonecompressed and punchyslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endtight low endmodulated, warbly solo textureno ambient reverbclear note separation despite high gain
Difficulty
The solo is not technically complex but requires control over bends, timing with modulation, and aggressive attack to match Cobain's style.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender 1965 Jaguar (modified, black finish, DiMarzio DP103 PAF in bridge, stock single coil in neck)
AmpFender Bassman head (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s) into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind album. Guitar: Jaguar with bridge humbucker. Amp: Fender Bassman head into Marshall cab. Effects: Boss DS-1 Distortion and Electro-Harmonix Small Clone Chorus. Solo section uses both pedals. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb in solo.
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturated distortionswirling chorus modulationaggressive, cutting solo tonecompressed and punchyslightly scooped midsbright but not harsh top endtight low endmodulated, warbly solo textureno ambient reverbclear note separation despite high gain
Difficulty
The solo is not technically complex but requires control over bends, timing with modulation, and aggressive attack to match Cobain's style.