Tone Profile

A searing, overdriven tone with a distinct fuzz character, bright and cutting through the mix. It's aggressive yet melodic, with a noticeable mid-range presence and sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is a combination of a cranked Marshall amp and a Big Muff fuzz pedal. Layering multiple guitar tracks to create a thick, wall-of-sound effect.
• Billy Corgan's distinct playing style, with heavy use of vibrato and melodic phrasing, also contributes significantly to the overall tone.
• Studio techniques like doubling and careful EQing were used to refine the final sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar for its bright and articulate tone.
• Use a Marshall JCM 800 amplifier, or a similar high-gain amp, as a base for the sound.
• Dial in a moderate amount of gain on the amp and then add an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi for the signature fuzz character.
• Experiment with the tone controls on both the amp and the Big Muff to find the right balance of brightness and low-end.
• Use a Shure SM57 or similar dynamic microphone to capture the amp sound.
• Layer multiple guitar tracks, each with slight variations in tone and performance, to create a fuller and more dimensional sound.
• Consider using a compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• EQ the guitar tracks to remove any unwanted frequencies and to ensure that they sit well in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• JCM 800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi(pedal)