rhythm guitar from “1979” by the smashing pumpkins | ToneDB
1979
the smashing pumpkins
rhythm guitar
AI generatedv1.0
Tone Profile
A jangly, clean rhythm guitar tone with a slightly chorus-y and compressed character, providing a solid bed for the more prominent elements in the mix.
Gear
- Fender Stratocasterinstrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400amp
- Reverb$3200Sweetwater
- ADA MP-1processing
- ReverbSweetwater
- MXR Phase 90processing
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The rhythm guitar on "1979" was recorded by Billy Corgan using a Fender Stratocaster through an ADA MP-1 preamp and Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp. An MXR Phase 90 was also part of the signal chain, contributing to the track's shimmery character. The album was produced by Alan Moulder and Butch Vig at Pumpkinland Studios in Chicago, with Corgan often blending direct signals with miked amplifier recordings.
Production Credits
Producer: Alan Moulder
Engineer: Butch Vig
Recorded at: Pumpkinland Studios, Chicago
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400
Processing: ADA MP-1, MXR Phase 90
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean amp setting and add subtle chorus.
- Use a compressor to even out the dynamics.
- Experiment with different pickup combinations on the Stratocaster.
Original Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400(amp)
- ADA MP-1(preamp)
- MXR Phase 90(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: ADA MP-1 preamp
Contains accurate modeling of classic 80s/90s rack preamps with similar clean and compressed tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Mesa/Boogie Strategy 400 power amp
Modern Mesa design with clean headroom and compression characteristics similar to the Strategy series
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: MXR Phase 90
Same exact pedal model used on the original recording, still in current production
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Modern Mexican-made Stratocaster with similar single-coil pickup voicing and switching options
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: ADA MP-1 preamp
Provides similar clean, compressed tone with built-in chorus that matches the jangly character
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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