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Like A Stone

"Like a Stone" is a song by American rock supergroup Audioslave, released as the second single from their self-titled debut album in April 2003. It topped both the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks and Hot Modern Rock Tracks charts, becoming their biggest US hit. For electric guitarists, the song is a rewarding study in Tom Morello's restrained yet expressive style, blending brooding clean tones with powerful, melodic lead work that differs from his more effects-driven playing in Rage Against the Machine.

  • "Like a Stone" reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Audioslave's highest-charting US single.
  • The song features Tom Morello playing in a more melodic, blues-influenced style compared to his experimental Rage Against the Machine work.
  • It was released as the second single from Audioslave's eponymous debut studio album in April 2003.
Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Morello uses this 1982 Telecaster on Audioslave's cleaner tracks like 'I Am the Highway' and 'Like a Stone,' where its single humbucker delivers warmer, more open tones than his high-gain primary guitar. The Telecaster's natural twang lets his effects and subtle playing dynamics shine without heavy saturation.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

This stock 50-watt head is Audioslave's foundation, with its gain channel providing moderate saturation that Morello pushes via pedal boost for heavy riffs like 'Cochise.' The clean channel remains uncolored, allowing his effects and guitar tone to dominate the mix without amp-based distortion.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Morello's wah sits first in his chain, shaping the expressive, vocal-like character of Audioslave's lead work and adding dynamic sweep to both rhythm and solo passages. It's essential for his signature technique of blending nu-metal aggression with funk-influenced texture.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Running in the effects loop after the amp, this digital delay creates the rhythmic echo effects that add space and dimension to Audioslave's atmospheric moments. It lets Morello layer repeating patterns without muddying his core tone or high-gain riffs.

DigiTech Whammy
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DigiTech Whammy

This pitch-shifting pedal is where Morello creates Audioslave's most extreme and experimental sounds, enabling artificial harmonics and dramatic pitch drops that define songs like 'Cochise.' The Whammy's creative manipulation combined with his killswitch technique generates the band's signature metallic textures.

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