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Riff Tone
Where Did You Sleep Last Night (Live Acoustic)
Nirvana
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Martin D-18E (modified with Bartolini and DeArmond pickups, strung with light gauge strings)
AmpFender 1982 Twin Reverb Blackface
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Live MTV Unplugged in New York, 1993. Acoustic-electric setup with both pickups active, run through a DI and a Fender Twin Reverb. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and woodywarm lower midsarticulate high endslightly compressed from magnetic pickupsnatural acoustic resonancepresent and dynamicsubtle amp reverb for spaceno audible effects colorationtransparent and uncoloredresponsive to strumming dynamics
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple open chords and a straightforward strumming pattern, with the main challenge being dynamic control and maintaining a steady rhythm.
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Martin D-18E (modified with Bartolini and DeArmond pickups, strung with light gauge strings)
AmpFender 1982 Twin Reverb Blackface
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Live MTV Unplugged in New York, 1993. Acoustic-electric setup with both pickups active, run through a DI and a Fender Twin Reverb. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and woodywarm lower midsarticulate high endslightly compressed from magnetic pickupsnatural acoustic resonancepresent and dynamicsubtle amp reverb for spaceno audible effects colorationtransparent and uncoloredresponsive to strumming dynamics
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple open chords and a straightforward strumming pattern, with the main challenge being dynamic control and maintaining a steady rhythm.