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The Man Who Sold the World (Live Acoustic)
Nirvana
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-18E (1959, modified with Bartolini and DeArmond pickups)
AmpNo guitar amp used; signal routed direct to PA/mixer with effects pedals
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass5.5
gain4.5
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slightly gritty acoustic tonewarm midrange presenceclear note definition with mild breakupopen, airy highspunchy attackdynamic response to pickingnot fully saturated, retains acoustic charactersubtle amp-like breakupnatural acoustic resonance preservedno heavy compression or fuzz
Difficulty
The riff section uses straightforward open chords and a consistent strumming pattern, with moderate timing demands but no advanced techniques.
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