Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone in "Disarm" is characterized by its warm, overdriven sound with a slightly fuzzy edge, providing a balance between melodic clarity and distorted aggression. It's a tone that sits well in the mix, offering both sustain and definition.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Billy Corgan is known to have used a Fender Stratocaster, often with Lace Sensor pickups, to achieve his signature sound. The combination of the Stratocaster with the ADA MP-1 preamp and ProCo RAT distortion pedal is a key element in replicating this tone.
• The Shure SM57 is a common choice for miking guitar amplifiers due to its durability and ability to capture the amp's sound accurately in a live or studio setting.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar; if you have a model with single-coil pickups, that will get you closer to the original sound.
• Use an ADA MP-1 preamp to get the core amp tone. Dial in a moderate gain setting to provide a solid foundation for the distortion.
• Introduce a ProCo RAT distortion pedal to add the desired level of fuzz and saturation. Adjust the RAT's filter knob to shape the overall tone, finding the sweet spot where the distortion doesn't become harsh.
• Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone of your amplifier, slightly off-axis, to capture the sound.
• Experiment with EQ to further refine the tone, focusing on the midrange frequencies to bring out the guitar's presence in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• ADA MP-1(amp)
• ProCo RAT(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)