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Silvergun Superman (2019 Remaster) Guitar Tone Settings

Stone Temple Pilots · 1990s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Telecaster with Bigsby (likely 1978 model, as used by Dean DeLeo on 'Purple' sessions)
Pickups
Stock Fender single-coil pickups
Amp
Likely Marshall JMP or Marshall Plexi (Dean DeLeo's main studio amps for 'Purple' era, no explicit source for this song/section)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1994 (2019 remaster is a remaster of the original 'Purple' album). Gear inferred from Equipboard and known studio practices for 'Purple'. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this song's riff section found in sources.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
7
Reverb
2
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • thick and saturated
  • crunchy and mid-forward
  • tight and percussive attack
  • open chord voicings
  • slightly compressed
  • harmonically rich
  • classic grunge wall of sound
  • clear note separation
  • punchy low end
  • articulate upper mids

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit amp or pedal settings for 'Silvergun Superman' riff section found in sources; settings estimated based on genre, era, and Dean DeLeo's known studio rig for 'Purple'.
  • ⚠️No direct evidence of pedals used on this specific riff section; effects inferred from audio and typical practices.
  • ⚠️Amp model inferred from Dean DeLeo's known use of Marshall JMP/Plexi in 'Purple' sessions; not explicitly confirmed for this song/section.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from typical Telecaster bridge sound and the aggressive, cutting tone of the riff.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of effects loop or pedal order in sources.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dean DeLeo typically used a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier with moderate-high gain, punchy mids, and balanced bass/treble for the thick, articulate grunge/hard rock tone on 'Silvergun Superman.' The 2019 remaster retains the dry, upfront 90s production with minimal reverb and a slightly mid-forward, crunchy sound.

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