Tone Profile

A raw, aggressive, and heavily distorted grunge rhythm guitar tone. It's characterized by its thick, fuzzy sound and prominent mid-range frequencies, perfect for driving the energy of the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Kurt Cobain was known for layering multiple guitar tracks to achieve a thick, wall-of-sound effect.
• The guitar signal was likely captured with a Shure SM57 microphone placed close to the amplifier's speaker cone.
• The blend of the Boss DS-1 and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi creates a unique distortion character with both sustain and fuzz.
• Likely recorded to tape, which would contribute to the warmth and saturation of the overall tone.

Recreation Tips

• Use a guitar with single-coil pickups for a brighter, more aggressive starting point.
• Experiment with stacking the Boss DS-1 and Big Muff Pi to find the right balance of distortion and fuzz.
• Adjust the EQ on your amplifier to emphasize the mid-range frequencies.
• Consider using a tape emulation plugin to add warmth and saturation to your signal.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Jaguar(guitar)
• Mesa Boogie Studio .22(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss DS-1(pedal)
• Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi(pedal)