GuitarDistortedRiff
Meatplow Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Stone Temple Pilots
Stone Temple Pilots · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Dual humbuckers (stock Gibson Les Paul Standard)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1994 (album: Purple). Gear confirmed for this era and album, specifically for heavy riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the 'Meatplow' riff section.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb1.5
Treble5.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
Guitar → (optional) Boss DS-1 Distortion → Marshall JCM800 → Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet (amp spring reverb on low)
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Tone Character
- thick and crunchy
- mid-forward growl
- tight and percussive
- warm, compressed
- smooth top end
- focused distortion
- full-bodied
- sustain-rich
- aggressive attack
- avoids harshness
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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