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Riff Tone
Marigold (2023 Remaster)
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (late 1970s, white, stock pickups)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (studio recording, 1988-1989 Bleach sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Marigold' (Bleach-era outtake, 1988-1989, remastered 2023). No evidence of live performance for this song. Amp was Jack Endino's Fender Twin Reverb, not Kurt's usual Randall live rig. No pedal use for riff section per sources.
Tone Character(10)
clean and brightarticulate single coil attackslightly scooped midstight low endclear and present trebleminimal breakupdynamic and responsiveno audible modulation or time-based effectsstudio clarityuncompressed, natural sustain
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, using simple open chords and a steady strumming pattern, making it accessible to beginners with basic rhythm skills.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (late 1970s, white, stock pickups)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (studio recording, 1988-1989 Bleach sessions)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Marigold' (Bleach-era outtake, 1988-1989, remastered 2023). No evidence of live performance for this song. Amp was Jack Endino's Fender Twin Reverb, not Kurt's usual Randall live rig. No pedal use for riff section per sources.
Tone Character(10)
clean and brightarticulate single coil attackslightly scooped midstight low endclear and present trebleminimal breakupdynamic and responsiveno audible modulation or time-based effectsstudio clarityuncompressed, natural sustain
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward, using simple open chords and a steady strumming pattern, making it accessible to beginners with basic rhythm skills.