lead guitar from “rape me” by nirvana | ToneDB

rape me

nirvana

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Abrasive, distorted, and raw, this tone captures the aggressive and unsettling nature of the song. It's a blend of fuzz and overdrive, creating a harsh and in-your-face sound.

Production Credits

Producer: Butch Vig

Engineer: Andy Wallace

Recorded at: Pachyderm Studio, Cannon Falls, Minnesota

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound is characterized by a strong fuzz distortion, likely achieved by blending a fuzz pedal with the amp's overdrive.
  • The room ambience is minimal, suggesting close-miking techniques were used.
  • Double-tracking may be present, enhancing the thickness and chaotic feel of the guitar track.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster into an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.
  • Set the Big Muff for a thick, saturated fuzz. Adjust the tone control to taste.
  • Run the Big Muff into the clean channel of a Mesa/Boogie Studio .22 Preamp, setting the gain to just break up.
  • Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
  • Consider double-tracking the guitar part to enhance the chaotic feel.

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