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Riff Tone

Son of a Gun (BBC John Peel Session 1990)

Nirvana

Guitarpunk1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese, early 90s, possibly the 'K Records Strat')
AmpMesa Boogie Studio .22 Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Power Amp, into Marshall 4x12 Cabinet

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for BBC John Peel Session, 1990. Guitar is likely the K Records Stratocaster with Hot Rails in bridge. Amp setup confirmed for this era/session. No evidence of chorus, delay, or modulation effects on the riff section; distortion from Boss DS-1 pedal. No amp reverb or effects loop used.

Tone Character(10)
raw and aggressivemid-heavy crunchtight and percussive attackbright, cutting trebleslightly scooped but present midsminimal sustainfast note decayuncompressed, open sounddynamic and punchydistinct single-note riff clarity

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward power chord work at a moderate tempo, requiring tight rhythm and aggressive picking but no advanced techniques.

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