Solo Tone

Thru The Eyes Of Ruby (Remastered 2012)

The Smashing Pumpkins

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or 'Gish Strat')

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6

treble6

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi (Op-Amp)

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

delaySkreddy Skreddy Echo (or similar tape delay)

fuzzChicago Iron Chicago Iron Octavian (or Bloody Finger custom fuzz/octave)

Notes

Studio recording, 1995 (Mellon Collie era). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album. Solo section likely used bridge pickup for clarity and cut. Effects chain includes fuzz, phaser, delay, and possibly octave/fuzz boost for solo. Settings estimated based on period-correct sources for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)

wall of fuzzsinging sustainmodulated lead tonephaser swirldelay repeatscutting solo presencestacked fuzz layersaggressive attackrich harmonic overtonesmid-forward lead

Difficulty

The solo features fast runs, wide bends, and requires precise control to maintain clarity through heavy fuzz and modulation effects, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan - Premier Guitar Gear Rundown: The Smashing Pumpkins - Mixdown Magazine Cherub Rock Guitar Tone Settings — The Smashing Pumpkins | ToneMirror Smashing Pumpkins- Ruby tone | Guitar Forum - The Gear Page Recreate Thru the Eyes of Ruby guitar effect : r/SmashingPumpkins

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