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Sex Type Thing

"Sex Type Thing" is the debut single by Stone Temple Pilots, released in March 1993 from their debut album Core. The track is a heavy, riff-driven rock song that helped establish the band's signature grunge-influenced sound and earned chart placement on the US Album Rock Tracks chart. For electric guitarists, it offers a strong introduction to the aggressive, down-tuned rhythm work and tone that defined early-90s alternative rock.

  • The song peaked at number 23 on the US Album Rock Tracks chart upon its release in March 1993.
  • "Sex Type Thing" served as Stone Temple Pilots' very first single, making it a landmark track in the band's career.
  • The track also appears on the Stone Temple Pilots greatest hits compilation Thank You, confirming its lasting significance.
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.

Vox AC30
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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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