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Riff Tone
Crackerman
Stone Temple Pilots
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpDemeter TGP-3 tube preamp into VHT Classic Stereo power amp
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed by Dean DeLeo interview for 'Core' album. Effects were minimal on this track; focus is on amp and guitar. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and punchy low endtight and articulateclear chord definitionaggressive attackcrunchy high-gainslightly scooped midswarm but not muddydynamic response to pickingminimal effects colorationfocused, percussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting in drop D tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpDemeter TGP-3 tube preamp into VHT Classic Stereo power amp
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed by Dean DeLeo interview for 'Core' album. Effects were minimal on this track; focus is on amp and guitar. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and punchy low endtight and articulateclear chord definitionaggressive attackcrunchy high-gainslightly scooped midswarm but not muddydynamic response to pickingminimal effects colorationfocused, percussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting in drop D tuning, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.