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Solo Tone
Plush
Stone Temple Pilots
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpVHT Classic (with Demeter TGP-3 preamp) into stereo 4x12 cabs
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Dean DeLeo stated in Guitar World that his main guitar for 'Plush' was a '78 sunburst Gibson Les Paul through his VHT amp and Demeter preamp, run stereo into two 4x12 cabs. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section on the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth lead toneslightly compressedclear note separationchimey top endrich midrangeopen and airyslight stereo spreadtouch-sensitive dynamicsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, smooth phrasing, and control over sustain and dynamics to match the recorded tone. The use of chorus and delay effects adds complexity to timing and articulation.
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Original Gear
Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpVHT Classic (with Demeter TGP-3 preamp) into stereo 4x12 cabs
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992. Dean DeLeo stated in Guitar World that his main guitar for 'Plush' was a '78 sunburst Gibson Les Paul through his VHT amp and Demeter preamp, run stereo into two 4x12 cabs. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the solo section on the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth lead toneslightly compressedclear note separationchimey top endrich midrangeopen and airyslight stereo spreadtouch-sensitive dynamicsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique, with expressive bends, smooth phrasing, and control over sustain and dynamics to match the recorded tone. The use of chorus and delay effects adds complexity to timing and articulation.