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Riff Tone
Sappy
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpFender Quad Reverb (1970s 4x12 combo, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, In Utero sessions (1993). Univox Hi-Flier was used for clean parts on Sappy; amp is confirmed as the Quad Reverb for most of In Utero. No evidence of live-specific settings for this clean section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and uncompressedslightly scooped midsbright and glassy top endfull-bodied low endarticulate chord definitionlight natural amp reverbdynamic and responsiveno audible breakupno modulation or chorusclassic 90s alternative clean
Difficulty
The riff is simple, using basic chords and strumming with a clean tone; no advanced techniques or fast changes are required, making it accessible for beginners.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpFender Quad Reverb (1970s 4x12 combo, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, In Utero sessions (1993). Univox Hi-Flier was used for clean parts on Sappy; amp is confirmed as the Quad Reverb for most of In Utero. No evidence of live-specific settings for this clean section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and uncompressedslightly scooped midsbright and glassy top endfull-bodied low endarticulate chord definitionlight natural amp reverbdynamic and responsiveno audible breakupno modulation or chorusclassic 90s alternative clean
Difficulty
The riff is simple, using basic chords and strumming with a clean tone; no advanced techniques or fast changes are required, making it accessible for beginners.