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Riff Tone
Rocket
The Smashing Pumpkins
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, used by Billy Corgan on Siamese Dream)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 (Siamese Dream sessions). Gear confirmed for album era and main riff sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out wall of soundsaturated sustainaggressive attackclear but muffishoctave doublingslight phase movementtight low endharsh and clear bridge pickupmassive sustainlayered fuzz texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight picking and palm muting to maintain clarity through heavy fuzz and layered effects, with moderate technical challenge due to tempo and effect management.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, used by Billy Corgan on Siamese Dream)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cab
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 (Siamese Dream sessions). Gear confirmed for album era and main riff sections. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out wall of soundsaturated sustainaggressive attackclear but muffishoctave doublingslight phase movementtight low endharsh and clear bridge pickupmassive sustainlayered fuzz texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight picking and palm muting to maintain clarity through heavy fuzz and layered effects, with moderate technical challenge due to tempo and effect management.