Solo Tone

Outshined (Remastered 2016)

Soundgarden

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGuild S-300

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge), DiMarzio PAF (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Outshined' (Badmotorfinger, 1991, remastered 2016). Kim Thayil confirmed use of Guild S-300 with DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups for 'Outshined' in studio. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is cited as the main amp for the album's heavy tones. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

aggressive and saturatedtight low endsinging sustainharmonic overtonespunchy midrangearticulate pick attackslightly scooped midsclear note separationthick and muscularcontrolled feedback

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to its fast picking, precise bends, and dynamic control for sustain and feedback. The phrasing and note separation add to the challenge.

Sources

Interview: Soundgarden's Kim Thayil - Premier Guitar Amp Sim Suggestions for Grunge (Soundgarden, Nirvana)Kim Thayil | Equipboard

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