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Stone Temple Pilots

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (early 90s, likely 1991-1992, as used by Dean DeLeo on 'Core')
AmpVHT Classic (likely Pittbull 50 or Classic), stereo rig, with Demeter tri-modal preamp; Vox AC30 (set clean) blended in studio
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Dean DeLeo used his PRS Custom 24 into a VHT amp (stereo) with Demeter preamp for rhythm tones on 'Core'. Vox AC30 was set clean and blended for chime. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; effects are amp-based or from studio. Settings estimated based on typical VHT/PRS setup for early 90s STP. No live/touring gear included.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivefull-bodied midrange crunchslightly saturatedarticulate note separationdynamic and responsivechimey top end (from AC30 blend)punchy low endno excessive fizzamp-driven distortionclassic 90s alternative rock

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, palm-muted rhythm, dynamic control, and precise chord changes. Maintaining tight articulation and consistent attack is essential for the signature STP crunch.

Sources

Stone Temple Pilots’ Dean and Robert DeLeo - Premier GuitarNu metal Stone Temple Pilots songs : r/stonetemplepilots

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