What guitar did Dean DeLeo use on Plush?

Dean DeLeo used a Gibson Les Paul on 'Plush.' The Les Paul's humbucker pickups provided the warm, thick tone that's characteristic of the song's lead guitar parts.

How to get Stone Temple Pilots Plush guitar tone?

Use a Les Paul-style guitar with humbuckers into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp. Add a Fuzz Face pedal for vintage saturation and use a wah pedal subtly for tonal coloration. Record with an SM57 microphone close to the speaker.

What amp did Stone Temple Pilots use on Core album?

Stone Temple Pilots used a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifier on the Core album, including on 'Plush.' This high-gain amp provided the warm, slightly overdriven sound that became part of their signature tone.

Did Dean DeLeo use a fuzz pedal on Plush?

Yes, Dean DeLeo used an Arbiter Fuzz Face pedal on 'Plush.' The fuzz pedal added vintage-style saturation and helped create the dynamic, warm overdrive character of the lead guitar tone.

What studio was Stone Temple Pilots Core recorded at?

Stone Temple Pilots' Core album, including 'Plush,' was recorded at Southern Tracks Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien and engineered by Nick DiDia.

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by a warm, slightly overdriven sound with a touch of fuzz and a subtle wah-like filter sweep. It's a dynamic tone that emphasizes the guitar's midrange.

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Gibson Les Paul(instrument)
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
Shure SM57(microphone)
Arbiter Fuzz Face(processing)
Dunlop Cry Baby Wah(processing)

The Story

Dean DeLeo's lead guitar tone on 'Plush' was created using a Gibson Les Paul through a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp, recorded with a Shure SM57 microphone. The signal chain included an Arbiter Fuzz Face for vintage-style saturation and a Dunlop Cry Baby wah pedal used subtly for tonal coloration. The track was recorded at Southern Tracks Studio in Atlanta with producer Brendan O'Brien and engineer Nick DiDia.