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Today Guitar Tone — The Smashing Pumpkins

Exact amp settings for every part of “Today”, a rock 1990s track by The Smashing Pumpkins.

Today by The Smashing Pumpkins has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here, built around the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording. Pick the section you’re learning below for its gain and EQ, then open the full page to see the complete rig, pickup and pedal chain — and adapt every knob to your own amp and guitar for free.

Riff · Distorted

Today — Riff · Distorted

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording
Gain 8Bass 6Mid 7Treble 7Presence 6Reverb 2
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Riff · Clean

Today — Riff · Clean

Amp: Marshall JCM800 2203 (with KT88 power tubes
Gain 0Bass 6Mid 6.5Treble 6.5Presence 6Reverb 1
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Today guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for Today by The Smashing Pumpkins?

The main part uses gain 8, bass 6, mid 7, treble 7, presence 6, reverb 2 (out of 10) on the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording. Today has 2 documented parts (Riff · Distorted, Riff · Clean) — open each below for its exact gain and EQ, then adapt them to your own amp free.

What amp is used in Today?

These tones were built around Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Marshall JCM800 2203 (with KT88 power tubes. You don’t need the same amp, though — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials the Today tone for whatever amp and guitar you already own, free in the browser.

How many guitar tones are in Today?

Today by The Smashing Pumpkins has 2 distinct guitar parts documented here: Riff · Distorted, Riff · Clean. Each has its own amp settings and signal chain.

How do I get the Today guitar tone on my own amp?

Start from the settings for the part you’re learning above, then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for your specific amp, guitar and pedals so it sits like the record — no new gear needed, free.