Kurt Cobain — "Heart-Shaped Box" Tone
More raw, amp-driven: transition from Big Muff-heavy to natural tube breakup in the quieter verses. Gear guide to recreate the Kurt Cobain "Heart-Shaped Box" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
From: In Utero
More raw, amp-driven: transition from Big Muff-heavy to natural tube breakup in the quieter verses.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Kurt Cobain’s heart-shaped box territory:
- Squier Affinity Series StratocasterGuitar
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Boss DS-2 Turbo DistortionDistortion
- Electro-Harmonix Small CloneChorus