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Riff Tone
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Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone ET-270 (red, late 1970s Japanese-made)
AmpSunn Beta Lead 200-Watt Head into 2x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988-1989. Gear confirmed for Bleach sessions by multiple sources. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for main riff tones. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects on the riff section. No evidence of effects loop or amp reverb used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and aggressiveraw and bitingmid-heavy grindtight and percussiveslightly scooped but present midsminimal sustainfast note decaydry, unprocesseddistinct single-coil clarityin-your-face punk energy
Difficulty
The riff requires aggressive, fast strumming and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone ET-270 (red, late 1970s Japanese-made)
AmpSunn Beta Lead 200-Watt Head into 2x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1988-1989. Gear confirmed for Bleach sessions by multiple sources. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for main riff tones. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects on the riff section. No evidence of effects loop or amp reverb used in studio.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and aggressiveraw and bitingmid-heavy grindtight and percussiveslightly scooped but present midsminimal sustainfast note decaydry, unprocesseddistinct single-coil clarityin-your-face punk energy
Difficulty
The riff requires aggressive, fast strumming and tight palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.