Alternative Rock1996
How to get the Lady Picture Show guitar tone
Stone Temple Pilots
Mid-gain crunch that sits somewhere between a bar fight and a lullaby — crunchy enough to bite but controlled enough to sing. The mids are scooped back, which opens up the low end and gives the treble more room to cut — great for rhythm, though leads can disappear in a mix if you're not careful. Layer in light chorus and room reverb and the whole thing takes on a dimension you can't get from the amp alone.
Gear used on the recording
GuitarVersatile (Stratocaster / Jazzmaster)
AmpFender / Vox
EffectsLight chorus
Key tone characteristics
- 1Classic crunch — sits in the sweet spot where the amp is working but not shouting
- 2Scooped midrange — aggressive and wide-sounding, especially for palm-muted riffs
- 3Light chorus modulation — part of the signature character
- 4Room reverb gives the notes room to breathe
Ready to dial it in?
Get these settings for your gear
We'll match the Lady Picture Show tone profile to your specific amp, guitar, and pedals — recommended knob positions, not approximations.
Get These Settings For My Gear
