Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Riff Tone
Scoff
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (single-coil pickups, likely white or sunburst, as used on Bleach sessions)
AmpRandall solid-state head into BFI Bullfrog 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Bleach album sessions, 1988-1989. Guitar and amp confirmed for Bleach era and specifically cited for 'Scoff' riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedraw and aggressivelo-fi, gritty texturetight, percussive rhythmslightly scooped midsminimal clarity, intentionally muddycompressed and punchydistinct single-coil bitehard-hitting, punk-inspired driveno ambient effects or reverb
Difficulty
The riff is built on straightforward power chords and aggressive strumming, requiring tight timing and palm muting, but no advanced techniques or fast passages.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnivox Hi-Flier Phase 3 (single-coil pickups, likely white or sunburst, as used on Bleach sessions)
AmpRandall solid-state head into BFI Bullfrog 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, Bleach album sessions, 1988-1989. Guitar and amp confirmed for Bleach era and specifically cited for 'Scoff' riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedraw and aggressivelo-fi, gritty texturetight, percussive rhythmslightly scooped midsminimal clarity, intentionally muddycompressed and punchydistinct single-coil bitehard-hitting, punk-inspired driveno ambient effects or reverb
Difficulty
The riff is built on straightforward power chords and aggressive strumming, requiring tight timing and palm muting, but no advanced techniques or fast passages.