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Smells Like Teen Spirit (Live at The Paramount, 1991)
Nirvana
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEarly-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (left-handed, rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel, clean), Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
Amp Settings
mid7
bass4.5
gain6.5
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aggressive and saturatedtight and percussiveraw, cutting rhythmpronounced midrangeminimal ambience (dry sound)articulate power chordsslightly compresseddynamic, loud stage volumedistinct grunge characterbridge pickup punch
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords and straightforward rhythm, but requires aggressive, consistent strumming and good muting technique to achieve the tight, punchy sound without excessive noise.
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