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Creep Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS McCarty Hollowbody II (studio recording, gold finish, semi-hollow, piezo system)
Pickups
PRS McCarty humbuckers (likely stock, possibly with piezo blended in for acoustic-like quality)
Amp
Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet (likely paired with Marshall head, exact model not specified)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (likely, for warmth and fullness in riff section)
Gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Creep' (1992, Core album). Guitar tech confirms PRS McCarty Hollowbody II used for songs with acoustic-like tones, including 'Creep'. Marshall 1960A cab confirmed, likely with Marshall head. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain4.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- open and airy
- warm and woody
- slightly compressed
- articulate chord definition
- gentle breakup
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive
- not heavily saturated
- semi-acoustic resonance
- mild amp breakup