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The Smashing Pumpkins
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely '57 reissue, aka 'Bat Strat')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (with KT-88 power tubes, as per Corgan's interviews for Siamese Dream era)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain8.5
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massive, saturated fuzztight and percussivecompressed, focused low endscooped but present midssinging sustainrazor-sharp clarity on chordsdense, harmonically richaggressive pick attackwall-of-sound rhythm guitarslayered fuzz and distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive picking, tight palm muting, and precise timing to maintain clarity through heavy fuzz and multiple guitar layers. The syncopated rhythms and high tempo add to the challenge.
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