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Riff Tone

Sappy (2023 Remaster)

Nirvana

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar (likely 1965 or early 70s, as used by Kurt Cobain on In Utero sessions)
AmpFender Quad Reverb

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, In Utero sessions (1993); 2023 Remaster is from these original sessions. Guitar is run into a Tech 21 SansAmp for distortion, then into Electro-Harmonix Polychorus (Filter Matrix mode), then into Fender Quad Reverb. Settings based on YouTube gear breakdown and era-correct interviews.

Tone Character(10)
gritty and saturateddark, thick neck pickup soundmodulated, swirling undertoneheavy, raw grunge textureaggressive and punchy attackslightly scooped midsdistinct phasey/filtered movementcompressed, focused sustainnotably ominous and hauntingnot bright or jangly

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting, aggressive attack, and precise timing to lock in with the modulated/flanged effect for the signature grunge sound.

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