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Thurston Moore — "Kool Thing" Tone

Most conventional Sonic Youth tune — the distorted guitar against Chuck D's rap shows how their noise-rock technique translates to a mainstream arrangement. Gear guide to recreate the Thurston Moore "Kool Thing" guitar tone at every budget.

About This Tone

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Most conventional Sonic Youth tune — the distorted guitar against Chuck D's rap shows how their noise-rock technique translates to a mainstream arrangement.

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Thurston Moore’s kool thing territory:

  • Squier Classic Vibe 60s JaguarGuitar
  • Boss DS-1 DistortionDistortion
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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