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Riff Tone

School

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (late 1970s, white, humbuckers)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 (Bleach studio sessions, 1988-1989)

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'School' on Nirvana's 'Bleach' album (1989). Gear confirmed for Bleach sessions by multiple interviews and photo evidence. No evidence of pedals used for the main riff in the studio; distortion comes from amp/preamp. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible or cited for this section.

Tone Character(10)
raw and saturatedthick and fuzzyaggressive and uncompressedmid-heavyminimal clarityintentionally muddyloud and dynamicno ambience or reverbloose attackpowerful, sludgy chords

Difficulty

The riff is based on simple power chords and aggressive strumming, with little technical complexity but requires stamina and control to maintain the raw, loud dynamic.

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