Kim Thayil — "Spoonman" Tone
Gibson into Mesa/Boogie: the Soundgarden drop-D approach at its most rhythmically driving, the open tuning and detuning technique. Gear guide to recreate the Kim Thayil "Spoonman" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
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Gibson into Mesa/Boogie: the Soundgarden drop-D approach at its most rhythmically driving, the open tuning and detuning technique.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Kim Thayil’s spoonman territory:
- Epiphone SG StandardGuitar
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Boss DS-1 DistortionDistortion