Solo Tone

Tonight, Tonight (Remastered 2012)

The Smashing Pumpkins

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, Lace Sensor pickups, as used by Billy Corgan on Mellon Collie sessions)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 with KT88 power tubes (studio recording, 1995 era)

PickupsFender Lace Sensor single coils

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserMXR MXR Phase 90

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Skreddy Echo or Strymon El Capistan)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Tonight, Tonight' solo, 1995. Guitar: Stratocaster with Lace Sensors. Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 with KT88 tubes, Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 power amp. Effects: Solo section uses phaser and delay, as per Corgan's rig and audible in recording. Pedal models inferred from era and Corgan's known board. No evidence of Big Muff/fuzz on this solo; fuzz used elsewhere in Pumpkins' catalog.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainclear and melodicslightly overdrivenpresent midrangearticulate and expressivemodulation swirl (phaser)ambient delay repeatssmooth attacktouch-sensitivenot heavily compressed

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and not technically fast, but requires expressive phrasing, good vibrato, and control of dynamics to achieve the singing, sustained tone with modulation and delay.

Sources

Rig Rundown - Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan - Premier Guitar Chasing Billy Corgan's guitar tone.. : r/SmashingPumpkins - Reddit The Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness (Deluxe Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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