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Riff Tone
The man who sold the world
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 1990s Japanese reissue, as used by Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, MTV Unplugged in New York, November 1993. Gear confirmed for this session. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for heavy/distorted sections.
Tone Character(10)
mid-heavy cruncharticulate attacktight and focused distortionslightly scooped basspronounced midsclear, biting bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencedynamic response to pickingdry, direct amp toneclassic grunge rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords with a steady rhythm and no complex techniques, making it accessible for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (early 1990s Japanese reissue, as used by Kurt Cobain on MTV Unplugged)
AmpMesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, MTV Unplugged in New York, November 1993. Gear confirmed for this session. Boss DS-1 Distortion pedal used for heavy/distorted sections.
Tone Character(10)
mid-heavy cruncharticulate attacktight and focused distortionslightly scooped basspronounced midsclear, biting bridge pickup soundminimal ambiencedynamic response to pickingdry, direct amp toneclassic grunge rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords with a steady rhythm and no complex techniques, making it accessible for most players.