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How to get The Smashing Pumpkins's guitar tone

The Smashing Pumpkins across 8 famous tones — mostly through Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800, Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, Marshall JCM800 2203, with single-coils. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 6 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5 · presence 5.5 (out of 10)
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The Smashing Pumpkins's go-to amps

Marshall / Mesa ×2Marshall JCM800 ×1Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ ×1Marshall JCM800 2203 ×1

8 famous The Smashing Pumpkins tones

Today
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Cherub Rock
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6
Bullet with Butterfly Wings
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6
Mayonaise
gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7
Drown (Edit)
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 6.5
Drown (Edit)
gain 4.5 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5
1979
gain 4 · bass 5 · mid 6 · treble 6
Today
gain 0 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5

Rock amp settings

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How to get The Smashing Pumpkins's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does The Smashing Pumpkins use?

Averaged across 8 of their tones: gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like The Smashing Pumpkins?

They favour Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800, Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, Marshall JCM800 2203 with single-coils. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get The Smashing Pumpkins's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Marshall / Mesa, Marshall JCM800, Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+, Marshall JCM800 2203 and single-coils) and a starting EQ of gain 6, bass 6, mid 6.5, treble 6.5, presence 5.5 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 8 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get The Smashing Pumpkins's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.