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Plush - Acoustic

"Plush - Acoustic" is an alternate version of Stone Temple Pilots' breakthrough single "Plush," originally featured on their 1992 debut album Core. The acoustic arrangement strips the song down to its melodic core, making it an excellent study in chord voicings, fingerpicking, and dynamics for electric guitarists exploring unplugged techniques. Its recognizable progression and expressive phrasing offer a rewarding challenge for intermediate players looking to build versatility.

  • "Plush" was the second single from Stone Temple Pilots' debut album Core, released in 1992 on Atlantic Records.
  • The acoustic version highlights the song's underlying chord structure, useful for guitarists studying how electric arrangements translate unplugged.
  • Learning the acoustic rendition helps players focus on clean fretting and tone control without distortion to mask mistakes.
Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Dean DeLeo uses Telecasters for STP's cleaner, stripped-back arrangements, leveraging their bright single-coil twang to cut through without muddiness. Their articulate bite provides the sparkly contrast to the band's heavier Les Paul-driven riffs.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

The Les Paul Standard's warm PAF-style humbuckers deliver the core-era STP crunch, offering rich midrange that bridges DeLeo's clean tones and overdriven Marshall breakup. This guitar anchors the band's signature heavy yet melodic sound.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

While less documented than his Standards and Deluxe, the Custom's fuller PAF voicing suits STP's dense, layered arrangements. Its premium construction complements DeLeo's preference for guitar-amp interaction over heavy effects.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

DeLeo pushes the JCM800 into natural tube saturation for Stone Temple Pilots' signature overdriven tone, avoiding heavy distortion pedals. This head provides the warm, organic breakup essential to tracks like 'Plush' and 'Vasoline.'

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's pristine headroom and lush reverb define STP's clean, atmospheric parts heard on ballads like 'Big Empty.' Its sparkle complements DeLeo's Telecaster work and dynamic volume knob manipulation.

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Vox AC30

The AC30's natural chime and breakup character provide warmth and psychedelic texture for STP's cleaner passages and atmospheric moments. Its vintage British tone balances the Marshall's aggression in the band's dynamic arrangements.

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