In Utero's Defining Sounds: Kurt Cobain's Polychorus & Echo Flanger | Nirvana Pedal History Ep 5

Deep dive into the pedals that provided In Utero's defining sounds. Looking into the history, release and Kurt Cobain's iconic use of the Electro-Harmonix Echo Flanger and Polychorus.

Historical analysis followed by a demo of an original vintage Echo Flanger and both Polychorus reissues.

HUGE shoutout to my great friend John (@dr_swampson on instagram) for sending me his vintage Echo Flanger and Polychorus XO to be used in this video

HISTORY:
0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Echo Flanger
2:56 - 1st Polychorus reissue
4:38 - Polychorus XO
6:12 - Kurt Cobain's Echo Flanger
8:51 - The Polychorus pedals Kurt Cobain used
9:43 - Live uses of each pedal
ECHO FLANGER & POLYCHORUS REISSUES DEMO:
12:43 - Filter Matrix
13:38 - Flange
14:43 - Chorus
16:12 - Slap Back/Double Track
17:12 - Radio Friendly Unit Shifter
18:30 - Scentless Apprentice
19:52 - Heart-Shaped Box

GEAR USED:
Fender Jag-Stang (modded to prototype specs)
Vintage 70's Electro-Harmonix Echo Flanger
90's Electro-Harmonix Polychorus Reissue
Electro-Harmonix Polychorus XO
Vintage Sansamp
Fender Twin Reverb

One of the sources of information for this video was ‪@wastewoodrockers5526‬. Check out their excellent Echo Flanger history video learn more:    • ECHOFLANGER - A Complete History & Guide  

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