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Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart

"Trippin' On A Hole In A Paper Heart" is a track by Stone Temple Pilots from their 1996 album Tiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop. Released as the album's second single, it reached number one on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and became the most-played song on active rock radio in the United States that year. For electric guitar players, it offers a strong introduction to the band's grunge-influenced alternative rock style, with driving riffs and a dynamic song structure worth studying.

  • The song topped the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, making it one of STP's most commercially successful rock singles.
  • It was the most-played track on active rock radio stations across the United States in 1996.
  • The track later appeared on Stone Temple Pilots' greatest hits compilation, Thank You, released in 2003.
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.'

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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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