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Smells Like Teen Spirit
Nirvana
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEarly-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (left-handed) with Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass4.5
gain7
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sharp, serrated attackthick, distorted power chordsaggressive, percussive rhythmtight palm mutingcutting, mid-forward toneraw, grungy texturepunchy and dynamichigh-output bridge humbuckerminimal reverb, dry soundstudio rhythm section
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords and strumming, but requires tight palm muting and aggressive attack for the correct feel. The rhythm is straightforward but must be played with energy and precision.
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