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Riff Tone

Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart (Early Version) [2021 Remaster]

Stone Temple Pilots

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Special (likely 1970s, P-90s) or Fender Stratocaster (debated, but Les Paul Special most likely for studio recording)
AmpMarshall JMP or Marshall Super Lead (vintage 1970s, likely JMP 50 or 100 watt head)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996 (original album era, applies to 2021 remaster early version). Dean DeLeo is known for using a Les Paul Special with P-90s into a Marshall JMP for heavy riff sections on 'Tiny Music...'. No evidence of significant pedal use for the main riff; distortion is amp-based. Some forum debate about Stratocaster use, but most credible sources and interviews point to Les Paul Special with P-90s for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and percussivemid-forward punchraw P-90 bitearticulate and definedslightly compressedminimal reverb, drydynamic pick attackopen and presentno modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast palm muting, syncopated power chord changes, and precise muting/slides, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

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