Riff Tone

Sin

Stone Temple Pilots

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard

AmpDemeter TGP-3 preamp into VHT Classic Stereo power amp

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock late-70s Les Paul)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1992 (Core album). Dean DeLeo used the Demeter TGP-3 preamp and VHT power amp for the clean tones on Core. Guitar is confirmed as a late-70s Les Paul Standard. No evidence of pedal use for clean sections; effects are likely from amp or rack. Pickup selector set to bridge for clarity in clean passages.

Tone Character(9)

articulate and glassytight low endclear and dynamicminimal breakupslightly scooped midssubtle studio reverbbright but not harshresponsive to picking dynamicsno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, clean picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Dean DeLeo talks Stone Temple Pilots' Core album track-by-track Dean Deleo's (Stone Temple Pilots) rig - Harmony Central

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account