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Bigger, Better, Faster, More ! album cover
Bigger, Better, Faster, More !
1992 4:56
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4 Non Blondes Alternative Rock 1992 G major
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What’s Up

"What's Up" is a rock song by 4 Non Blondes, released in 1993 as the second single from their debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992). Written by lead singer Linda Perry, the track became one of the most recognizable rock songs of the early 1990s. For electric guitar players, it offers a straightforward but rewarding chord progression and a strong rhythmic strumming pattern that makes it an accessible and satisfying song to learn.

  • The song was written entirely by 4 Non Blondes frontwoman Linda Perry, who also produced the version released to the public.
  • "What's Up" comes from the band's debut album, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, released in 1992 on Interscope Records.
  • The chord progression is simple and repetitive, making it a great practice piece for building consistent strumming technique on electric guitar.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Roger Rocha's Strat delivers the jangly, articulate single-coil tones that layer perfectly beneath 4 Non Blondes' acoustic arrangements. Its glassy neck and middle position pickups provide the transparent, open quality essential to their signature sound on tracks like 'What's Up.'

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Fender Telecaster

The Tele's bright, cutting single-coils complement Rocha's clean electric parts with clarity and chime. This guitar's twang sits ideal in the mix without competing with the acoustic layers that define the band's folky-alt-rock texture.

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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's natural spring reverb and warm tube compression give 4 Non Blondes their signature clean, spacious tone. Pushed just enough for natural harmonic coloration, it's the sonic foundation for their lightly driven, articulate electric textures.

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Fender Deluxe Reverb

This amp provides the same clean, chimey warmth as the Twin but in a more compact package with equally lush spring reverb. It captures the band's emphasis on clarity and natural amp compression without heavy saturation.

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Boss CE-2 Chorus

A subtle chorus pedal thickens 4 Non Blondes' electric guitar layers with gentle modulation, adding subtle depth without overwhelming the acoustic-forward mix. This minimal effect choice reflects the band's restraint in keeping tone transparent and song-focused.

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