kurt cobains fender quad reverb used to record in utero

[@gonufc]

I can see why the bloke thought they were "Shitty speakers".... But it's perfect in context.

[@MifuneYoutube]

If you made an IR of this quad reverb, I think I speak for a lot of people that would buy it from you, dude!

[@jodysouth4193]

Omfg absolutely.

[@morenrgy]

Damn yeah

[@madhatter8508]

Yes please

[@swankfuck_org]

IF AARON RELEASES THIS IMPULSE RESPONSE AND I MISS IT, PLEASE TAG ME IN A COMMENT HERE !!!! xx

[@AaronSapiens]

Ditto

[@jwhite1016aol]

There's a lot of us out here that feel and think the exact same way you do about this journey of tone, so thanks for all your hard work. Every video is important to us.

[@Spudworm891]

Your dedication to chasing the tone never ceases to amaze me. The amount of work you've done to perfectly recreate it, from building a custom guitar, reaching out and meeting people who knew and worked with Kurt, to finding stuff like this. You should be really proud man, this is extremely impressive, the quintessential source for anyone trying to recreate this tone. NirvanaGuitars does an amazing job as well, but this is next level.

[@kBlueberry2024]

Aaron upload= good day

[@randallsavage4135]

Big facts!

[@bedosadventure6513]

So true

[@pablonunezzz_0]

SOOO TRUE

[@MattRTGB]

Frfr

[@ilxdio01]

Real

[@Timbretwo]

0:28 I always thought it amusing how Fender would put ONE strap handle in the middle on top of amps like this and the Twin Reverb. As if you could pick it up with one hand and walk away with it like it was a suitcase or something. LOL.

[@guitarheel99]

I got chills @4:24. That is THE tone of that album. Nice work!

[@watkinscopicat]

the amp for people who don’t think a super reverb is loud enough, absolute beast.

[@jeffwigle9154]

For an amp not to be loud of that size it would have to not work

[@stupidrazorkid]

Don’t want to be a dick but actually the Super Reverb is only 45 watt compared to the Twin who is 100.

[@SurnaturalM]

I used this when I played bass, it has a particular tone, but it's only 45w so it needed to be miked. It's a 6l6gc single push pull, mine have the original alnico speakers in it.

[@THE-CRT]

I love how the songs you demo are so close to copyright but then you use a couple different notes. It’s so interesting

[@tomasholy8300]

What is the name of that song in the intro please :D

[@THE-CRT]

@@tomasholy8300 it’s not an actual song, but it’s based off of heart shaped box

[@tomasholy8300]

​@@THE-CRT Thank you :)

[@JEEJ_MUSIC]

As someone equally obsessed with Foo Fighters, it's so cool to see another creator out there taking the time to dive this deep into the minutia of gear and tone of a specific band. Love this content, dude. Keep it up!

[@peteytwofinger]

such great content . i remember when in utero came out , listening with hedphones and then also cranking it up on larger speakers in our apartment thinking "nothing sounds like this" completely unique and different . just imagine if he was still with us all of the pioneering he could have done . he was out there ...

[@icaanul]

Yeah, maybe he would've stopped mimicking Mudhoney.

[@dans5529]

The tone in the intro piece is absolutely amazing!

[@TangerineMagazeen]

Aaron nonchalantly midway through one of the coolest videos on youtube: "i know this isnt the most exciting video ever..."

[@galeliyalevi]

Amazing how much a piece of gear can shape an Album's General tone. Thanks for the time and money invested in this.

[@callumrochon9414]

Keep these up man, these are insane!

[@jakebaker1051]

Your intro riffs are always top tier, I almost always go back to relisten

[@therewasascene]

It’s amazing how close the Randall sounds through those speakers. I know how much pickups/amp/speakers matter but the speaker being by FAR the #1 factor here is pretty wild.

[@camarotrash]

I feel like the discovery made in this video perfectly explains the mystique of In Utero and reason why it still spellbinds guitarists three decades after its release: the extreme rarity of the equipment used on the record, whether by shrewd calculation or pure happenstance. It seems totally understandable that Kurt would settle on that particular amp with those particular speakers because, presumably, the rarity of those speakers meant that he had never heard his guitar sound like that before, so that had to be the sound of his last album. It’s the reason why we all still love the sound of this record, because of the rarity of that sound, because the sound isn’t easy to replicate, and very costly and impractical if you want to. It’s the reason why we haven’t heard a hundred other albums come out after In Utero that sound like In Utero, which in turn would have rendered the sound of the album wholly unremarkable.

[@justicelledo0114]

I'm so happy cuz today Aaron uploaded

[@TrimbakkiFonElsass]

Dude, lmfao. So I grew up playing In Utero, siamese dream and houdini. 15? Years ago I went and tried two quad reverbs local to me with my fender jaguar, and a big muff deluxe. I bought the quad with the (at the time) less fancier looking Utah speakers because i thought it sounded better. Lmao you wouldn't believe how many days I've sat around playing along so happy. I didn't even know Kurt used a quad reverb. Cool video dude

[@gustabartok]

Dude. World needs more people like you, to show love for what they do. Great job, very interesting !

[@ab8817]

6:13 - its because there's multiple guitar tracks. its just doubling. might be the speakers, and the filter matrix was used sometimes (whenever it sounds like a short digital delay) but this effect you're talking about is just doubling.

[@Rausstewart]

As an owner of a super six please release these IRs. Channel is amazing.

[@jhon5235]

The intro song is pure fire!!!

[@hazysativa3045]

Great video.. I wish you were around in the 90s to see Kurt. His live playing was very under rated.

[@matheus.roling]

much respect for you Aaron. Amazing job!

[@patrickkoenigsfeld1253]

bought 1974 quad off ebay in 2000 for 600$ including shipping (118 lbs packed). Utah speakers. I was told by everyone that these were the "bad" speakers and the blue ones were way better. however i LOVED the deep warm tone these speakers had so i never changed them, I had to repair two of them and re-coned one of them. they still sound amazing to this day. This lesson of what "others think" is not a good idea to base your own judgements on gear, you have to try it and HEAR for yourself! See what it is you like! Ignore the proclaimed and claim your own. This video was fantastic. Love steve albini and bob weston, they have helped shape so much of my tone through many different recordings and albums that spoke to my core.

[@AlwaysDizzy__]

oh man i never get excited when i see somone upload, but you... holy shit... please dont stop uploading, love from slovakia.

[@liamjenkins244]

There's so many videos about John Mayer & true bypass & "boutique" gear & all this tonal perfection. It's nice to see videos about tones that aren't so glamorous, trendy or pristine.

[@frankhughes5702]

Thank you for your hard work! Some purists get upset when you tell them the tone is in the speaker but it really is.

[@geraldfriend256]

Phooey. Speakers are EVerything in tone .purists be trippin.All about how much or little give as in soeaker distortion one might prefer. Absolutely bass- ackwards to try eleven different dirt pedals and never experiment with the end of your chain. Tube amp interaction as well .Neo speakers are too efficient and bright so you can not use as much power amp distortion. I love different aspects of Jensen, Celestion and/ or JBLs. Also big believer in Eminence cuz they have a huge array of differently voiced speakers. I do prattle on but rock on. Speakers are every bit as important as amp, guitar and your favorite fuzz.

[@svelle37]

sounds amazing, definitely looking forward to the IRs!

[@3peppermints]

Your videos are so important! I hope you know how much we all appreciate this.

[@antares4975]

damn man, this IR may be the first one i ever buy

[@rondadornocturno1824]

Other thing: I listened to Steve Albini in a interview that the Fender Amp didn't have all poweramp tubes, only the middle, this made that the guitar sound was variable in sustain/ gain in a natural way

[@CT-ho6si]

"I know I'm talking a lot" -- as far as I'm concerned, keep going, this is all fascinating stuff.

[@benriddelluk]

An IR pack of all your Nirvana sounds would be a nice collection. Nirvana were the reason I learnt the guitar. Looking forward to see more videos and the pack when it drops

[@michaelslaughter6557]

Best tone, that album blew me away when I was a teen.

[@rez6229]

Cannot describe how much dopamine hits my brain every single time I see a noti from this channel

[@FieryArdent]

I love your passion and dedication in this. Thank you!

[@raygen578]

You never miss Aaron, every video is just perfect. Thank you for making such quality, beautiful content 🖤

[@Burythelie]

You're doing the lords work man.

[@ronanfreeburn1388]

As a beginner guitarist - I find these vids very helpful.

[@WatermelonSharky]

Its been 1 year since i discovered nirvana and now you upload exactly today, and also and cover youter uploaded an nirvana cover exactly today!

[@exikatorus]

I was just looking for a quad reverb and found out that there are more types of speakers and was curious which ones Kurt used. So I was hoping you could make some video about it and here we are about a week later with this one, which explains everything. Love the production quality. Keep it going, we are excited for the Veleno.

[@lucasgoncalvesdefaria7121]

I have barely even heard In Utero my guy, I'm here for your journey alone, I appreciate the effort and the passion, Cheers

[@selk2465]

I literally get so pumped for his videos!!!! CRIMINALLY UNDERAIDED

[@gcv356]

Bringing it to reality for most people, I ask that if possible, get the same sound from this quad in a Boss Katana 50/100 MKII, greetings from Brasil ♥ Your channel is fkng awesome Aaron! 🤘😆❤

[@danielsgrunge]

I love that we live in an era where we can basically take digital snapshots of analog amps that sound exactly like it You're a hero

[@bobydaraiche5171]

im waiting for you ir hope it will be soon ty for your good work

[@P_L_N_S]

This channel should have at least 500k subs.

[@JR_Taylor]

Great work getting it right, it's not a tone I think I want but i would enjoy it for an hour to play some in utero songs

[@Theloniouspunk1]

This (and the rest of your channel) are quite literally, (for me anyway) the most exciting audio journeys of tone for Nirvana, since Butch Vig (with his yellow-tinted glasses) sat behind the desk and showed us how he mixed Nevermind.

[@IceCreamGuerrilla]

so glad you found that man. you deserve it

[@wastewoodrockers5526]

Hey Aaron, amazing video as always. Sounds absolutely amazing. I recently bought a silver face twin with the blue label Utah’s. They sound sound super far off the ones you have there. Awesome amps for sure! Can’t wait to order one of your veleno copies also, super excited for it!

[@Grahambhuyan]

the cinematography goes crazy

[@zloboslav_]

Very interesting! I love the way you document this amazing journey and I appreciate the detail you go into. I'm excited about the IRs too!

[@DougScottYoung]

Looking forward to the IRs! 🙂

[@snowwilliams1]

This is AMAZING…the minute i heard the sound of the Fender Quad Reverb is jumped up and screamed,”Thats IT”…what a joy to bring me back to the Nirvana days🌬💐

[@loaked3000]

"I know this isn't the most exciting video" IDK man, this is pretty exciting! Cant wait to check out the IR you make, that's super exciting

[@johnmartin5153]

This is one of my favorite videos on KZbin

[@SurnaturalM]

When I played bass, I used a 1973 super reverb amp. It was magnificent. Yours still have the original rca made 6l6gc. Awesome. I bet the size of the voices coils make the difference.

[@gavvypatty85]

This is great man! I know how much this probably means to you and it definitely should. I got into Nirvana about a year and a half ago when I started playing the guitar and I always had a specific liking to the melancholy but also loud and gritty nature of In Utero. It sounds perfect and you have taught me a lot about guitar and this band I’ve came to love so much. Keep creating, and you’re doing amazing.

[@caknut]

super exciting! cant wait for the IR's!

[@francomaku262]

great video dude, the difference between speakers it's incredible. greets from Argentina!

[@deedoubleu8481]

I find this video to be VERY exciting. Thanks for sharing the good info and keep up the good work!!

[@preciseaudioblog]

What a great video! I never thought speakers were so important for the tone. Thank you...

[@AlexFarleyMusic]

Not a Nirvana fan either, but I'm enthralled with the pursuit of tone, myself. This is an awesome video, man.

[@iamsirenhead5993]

aaron is usually pretty interactive with his comments so i think a big video might be coming.

[@BataraKado]

PLEASE AARON do multi mic recordings of your quad reverb cab IR thats what i do, single mic folder, dual mic folder and triple and quad mic setups... crazy videos you be posting.

[@kurtsgear]

These Videos are amazing never stop making them :)

[@potato22258]

Oh man, I need the IRs of this

[@vxidastronaut]

oh man i have THE signal chain to try on that ir pack...

[@DongusMcLongus]

I bought one of these 3 years ago, and only today, at 43 years old, having been a Nirvana fan since 1991, just leaned he played one of these on In Utero today. I'm taken aback.

[@raymondschoff2485]

6:40 This is exciting to me hahaha. I had this album when it came out. Thanks for making this video It’s interesting

[@DaveWire]

Omg IT S AN AMAZING video !!! Will you share that awesome IR ??? 😮

[@michaelparham3543]

Dude your videos are pure gold. Thank you for unlocking the past on this sound. I have one killer question I am dying to ask, perhaps you have already answered. As I'm sure many people know, there is a rumor, including a citation in the In Utero sheet music that Kurt used a rotovibe. At some point could you touch on this for us? I've been wanting to know since I was kid. I have a dunlop rotovibe in pieces in my closet you can have. It'll be my donation to the channel if you want to dive into it sometime. You'll just have to put it back together.

[@eky]

Aaron: I'm not as obsessed with Kurt as you might think Aaron's YT profile picture: lmao

[@AaronRash]

Damn I guess every guy with long hair looks like Kurt. I was rocking the beard too tho 😎

[@stephenkane2464]

@@AaronRash haters gon hate

[@krisgavrilis]

hey aaron, i was wondering if you could send me full riffs of the guitars in the beginning of some of your videos, im using them as a soundtrack for the nirvana movie im trying to direct, and i just wanted to know if i could access them. thank you.

[@carmichael3594]

Watched a few of your videos and I am very intrigued. All those years ago when In utero was realsed I remember thinking what is this sound I am hearing? And now it's 2024 and when I decide to listen to in utero I still have the same feeling of the sound on that album , how amazing it sounds and unique the sound is it is easy to notice and wonder that something amazing was done to achieve the sound in utero has. After watching some of your videos and listening to you jam with the exact sound of in utero I have to suggest you should record a cd of the songs of in utero with just the guitar. The way you rock it is impressive 👍 you really should do it.

[@shaunspins]

Another great video, what a difference those Utah speakers made. It was nice to see the original cover with amp also.

[@ChrisAdkins1985]

I will buy the shit out of that IR

[@TylerFoleyAudio]

Man, these videos you make and the closeness of the tones you pull are amazing Aaron. I find them so interesting.

[@gheorghe-lecastefan468]

my fav youtuber posted again yay

[@MyNamesComics]

I like how a lot of Kurt tones were from gear that he didn’t really think much of, he just happened to get lucky with getting rare shii lmao

[@Artsyca]

Can’t believe this is my first time listening to this album from start to finish

[@guizz6282]

The most cool project you've done. This channel s going to really explose someday 😳

[@topfloorstudio2684]

Dude thanks for this vid! I love different speakers and now, well, the hunt begins lol! Incidentally, at 6:27 I screenshotted that Mustang and I'm totally doing a Warmoth build to that exact guitar! That thing is so sick!

[@lildrummerboy80]

Down to get that IR. sounds great bro

[@ethanrdrake]

YESSSSSS, capturing this tone for the future is gonna be unreal

[@pauldyson1327]

Awesome video Aaron as always. I went and purchased a sans amp based on your last video. I have a silver face TWIN with Utahs...I was always told it was the cheapest version...now I'm pretty stoked.

[@noflooddamage154]

I'd love to see a video about how you built your mic! Sounds super interesting

[@JPel1973]

I played through Kurt’s quad reverb back in 1993…being a 19 year old roadie…….best time of my life……I actually was in studio in Seattle when Nirvana recorded……..epic memories 🤟🏼🎸 RIP Mr Cobain!

[@joshtonkin7684]

did kurt ever use a fender J.A.M amp?

[@donp11]

Aaron should interview you

[@anotheryoutubed]

Sure you were buddy.

[@anotheryoutubed]

@@donp11 man people will believe anything.

[@silentnoah]

Ill buy that IR pack as soon as it comes out

[@AaronSapiens]

There was a noticeable difference between the Randal and Quad playing through the Utahs, with more top end coming through with the QR. It reminded me a bit of the difference between having the 5-band EQ off vs. on (scooped) on a Mesa Mark Five 35-watt -- I don't know if there's something more going on with Mids in the Randal. I preferred the QR through the Utahs, but loved the demonstration and the DIY cable hookup. Love the engineering!

[@83442handle]

Yes there is a difference and Quad is superior but my god they are close in terms of the actual sound of In Utero. Throw that into a full band mix and it's even less noticeable.

[@larrasumner]

Hey Aaron great video many thanks! Your settings for in utero tone nails the sound of the record on my moldy fender bassbreaker 45. Lol I've been soaking it in bleach lately

[@CaptainFuzzzy]

Please make an IR model so the public can enjoy this on FRFR speakers :)

[@offkilter]

I’m not even a Nirvana guy but this is the single most demonstrative example of how speakers can affect tone. I send this to everyone. Kudos

[@MakerMark13]

I just about to chime in about the tube and you at least brought it up the second I started writing lolz! I actually used to play through a quad and a 8x10 fender cabinet back in the day, damn it I wish I would’ve held on to that stuff, pretty sure I gave the cab away just just I didn’t feel like replacing blown speakers! Being a punk in the 90s, I thought 200bucks was a lot for this stuff lol

[@luisalextorres]

i love these kinda of videos! proving how important speakers are to the tone of an amp and can be the foundation of an albums sonic landscape. even better is using the same gear and getting the magic result

[@ScotchMacadew]

love this video. super cool the whole time. a true tone nut with a good ear. great stuff dude