Tone Profile

Aggressive and distorted rhythm guitar, with a scooped-mids EQ and a fuzzy, saturated tone. It’s a raw and powerful sound, perfect for driving the song's energy.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The aggressive guitar sound was achieved through layering multiple distorted guitar tracks.
• Billy Corgan often experiments with different distortion pedals and amp combinations to create unique tones.
• The scooped-mids EQ was likely a conscious choice to make the guitars sound huge without cluttering the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a cranked amp and a distortion pedal for a base tone.
• Experiment with different overdrive and fuzz pedals to find the right level of saturation.
• Use a graphic EQ to cut some of the midrange frequencies.
• Double-track the guitar parts to create a thicker, more powerful sound.
• Slightly vary the performance on each take to create a more natural-sounding stereo image.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• ADA MP-1(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• MXR Phase 90(pedal)
• Pro Co RAT(pedal)