Tone Profile

A heavily distorted, yet smooth and almost 'glassy' guitar tone with a blend of fuzz and overdrive, characterized by its sustain and harmonic richness.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Billy Corgan is known for layering multiple guitar tracks to achieve his signature sound.
• The combination of Big Muff and DOD 250 creates a unique distortion profile. Big Muff provides the fuzz foundation, while the DOD 250 adds sustain and midrange.
• It's been mentioned that multiple amps were used during the recording process, blended together to achieve the final tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster in the bridge pickup position for clarity.
• Use an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi for the core fuzz tone.
• Add a DOD Overdrive 250 with the gain set relatively low to boost the signal and add sustain.
• Experiment with different amp settings and cabinet simulations to fine-tune the sound. ADA MP-1 is key to this sound but other high gain amps can get you close.
• Layer multiple guitar tracks, slightly varying the settings on each, to create depth and complexity.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi(pedal)
• DOD Overdrive 250(pedal)
• ADA MP-1(amp)