Tone Profile

A searing, yet smooth and refined distortion tone, with a hint of chorus and flanger. This tone is characterized by its sustain, clarity, and slight psychedelic swirl.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Billy Corgan is known for layering multiple guitar tracks to create a thick, textured sound. Recreating this tone may require recording several takes and panning them in the stereo field.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the desired amp characteristics. A close mic on the speaker cone will provide a more direct and aggressive sound, while moving the mic further back will capture more room ambience.
• While the exact settings for the Big Muff and flanger are unknown, subtle adjustments can significantly impact the final tone. Start with moderate settings and tweak to taste.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar and a high-gain amp like the Soldano SLO-100.
• Use a Big Muff Pi for the core distortion tone. Adjust the sustain and tone controls to find the sweet spot.
• Add a touch of ADA Flanger for a subtle swirling effect. Experiment with the rate and depth settings.
• Layer multiple guitar tracks to create a thicker, more complex sound.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Soldano SLO-100(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi(pedal)
• ADA Flanger(pedal)