Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle — Nirvana1 / 2
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Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle Guitar Tone Settings

Nirvana · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Mustang (1971, likely with Seymour Duncan JB Jr. in bridge)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB Jr. (bridge, humbucker-sized single coil-sized humbucker)
Amp
Randall Commander RG-120/300 Head with 2x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, In Utero sessions (1993). Guitar is a 1971 Fender Mustang, almost certainly using the bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan JB Jr.). Amp is Randall solid-state head, as confirmed by Steve Albini and Equipboard. Effects include Univox Square Wave fuzz pedal, which is specifically cited for this song's riff. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section. Settings are estimated based on amp type, genre, and era due to lack of explicit numbers.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
7
Reverb
1
Treble
6.5
Presence
5

Effects Chain

  • Univox Square Wave Fuzz · fuzz

Fender Mustang (bridge pickup) → Univox Square Wave Fuzz → Randall Commander RG-120/300 Head (slight spring reverb) → 2x12 cabinet

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Tone Character

  • raw and aggressive
  • thick, saturated fuzz
  • tight and percussive attack
  • mid-heavy punch
  • slightly scooped highs
  • gritty, lo-fi texture
  • compressed, focused sound
  • minimal ambience
  • distinctive grunge edge
  • dynamic response to palm muting

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