Tone Profile

Raw, distorted, and aggressive proto-punk guitar tone. It's simple, visceral, and captures the rebellious spirit of the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Stooges were known for their raw and unpolished recording style.
• Guitarist Ron Asheton likely played a Fender Stratocaster through a fuzz pedal into a Sunn Coliseum PA amplifier.
• The Coliseum PA was used as a guitar amp, contributing to the unique distorted sound.
• The room likely contributed to the overall ambience and rawness of the recording.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
• Use a fuzz pedal to achieve a thick, distorted tone. Experiment with different fuzz pedals to find one that captures the aggressive character of the original.
• If you don't have a Sunn Coliseum PA, try using a high-powered solid-state amplifier with a lot of headroom.
• Crank the amp to achieve natural overdrive and saturation.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the amp's tone and room ambience.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Sunn Coliseum PA(amp)
• Fuzz Face(pedal)