Kim Thayil — "Black Hole Sun" Tone
Semi-hollow into high-gain — the unusual wah-swept, dissonant chord opening shows how grunge used effects unconventionally against expectation. Gear guide to recreate the Kim Thayil "Black Hole Sun" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
From: Superunknown
Semi-hollow into high-gain — the unusual wah-swept, dissonant chord opening shows how grunge used effects unconventionally against expectation.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Kim Thayil’s black hole sun territory:
- Epiphone SG StandardGuitar
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Boss DS-1 DistortionDistortion