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Riff Tone
On A Plain
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarMosrite Gospel Mk IV
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Poweramp (with Marshall 4x12 cab, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Nevermind' (1991). Guitar confirmed via rehearsal video and photo evidence for 'On A Plain' session. Amp chain confirmed by producer Butch Vig and Equipboard. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; distortion from amp/preamp.
Tone Character(10)
tight, crunchy rhythmmid-heavy grunge soundraw and punchyslightly compressedfocused midsclear note separationamp-driven distortionslight room/amp reverbaggressive pick attackdynamic response to playing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive strumming and control of dynamics to achieve the punchy, crunchy grunge sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarMosrite Gospel Mk IV
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Poweramp (with Marshall 4x12 cab, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Nevermind' (1991). Guitar confirmed via rehearsal video and photo evidence for 'On A Plain' session. Amp chain confirmed by producer Butch Vig and Equipboard. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; distortion from amp/preamp.
Tone Character(10)
tight, crunchy rhythmmid-heavy grunge soundraw and punchyslightly compressedfocused midsclear note separationamp-driven distortionslight room/amp reverbaggressive pick attackdynamic response to playing
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, aggressive strumming and control of dynamics to achieve the punchy, crunchy grunge sound.