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Solo Tone
Territorial Pissings
Nirvana
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1965, as used on Nevermind sessions)
AmpNeve Console direct input (DI), possibly with Fender Bassman or Mesa/Boogie preamp coloration
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. For 'Territorial Pissings' solo, sources indicate direct-in to Neve console with pedals, not a mic'd amp. Guitar is a Stratocaster with a humbucker in the bridge. No evidence of live rig or other guitars/amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
raspy and aggressiveraw, direct-in fuzzcutting treble bitemid-heavy solo presenceslightly scooped bassmodulated chorus swirlchaotic, explosive attackdry, no reverbbridge humbucker claritypunk/grunge edge
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, aggressive picking and control over feedback and noise with high-gain and chorus effects, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex phrasing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1965, as used on Nevermind sessions)
AmpNeve Console direct input (DI), possibly with Fender Bassman or Mesa/Boogie preamp coloration
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. For 'Territorial Pissings' solo, sources indicate direct-in to Neve console with pedals, not a mic'd amp. Guitar is a Stratocaster with a humbucker in the bridge. No evidence of live rig or other guitars/amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
raspy and aggressiveraw, direct-in fuzzcutting treble bitemid-heavy solo presenceslightly scooped bassmodulated chorus swirlchaotic, explosive attackdry, no reverbbridge humbucker claritypunk/grunge edge
Difficulty
The solo requires fast, aggressive picking and control over feedback and noise with high-gain and chorus effects, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex phrasing.