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Solo Tone
Sappy (2023 Remaster)
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpFender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1993 era. Gear confirmed for 'Sappy' studio sessions by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section. No live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and saturatedmid-forward and cuttingaggressive attackcompressed sustainraw and unpolishedslightly scooped lowspronounced upper midstight and focused articulationdistinct grunge characterpresent in the mix
Difficulty
The solo is accessible for intermediate players, with its main challenges being the aggressive picking style and expressive bends typical of Cobain's grunge solos.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3
AmpFender '65 Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1993 era. Gear confirmed for 'Sappy' studio sessions by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the solo section. No live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and saturatedmid-forward and cuttingaggressive attackcompressed sustainraw and unpolishedslightly scooped lowspronounced upper midstight and focused articulationdistinct grunge characterpresent in the mix
Difficulty
The solo is accessible for intermediate players, with its main challenges being the aggressive picking style and expressive bends typical of Cobain's grunge solos.