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Soundgarden
Kim Thayil
Grunge1984–2017USA
Guild S-100s with the strings behind the bridge used like a whammy bar — the sound of Soundgarden's dark, droning riffing.
Known for: Black Hole Sun, Jesus Christ Pose, Outshined
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Rig rundown
Amps
1Mesa/Boogie Electra-Dyne
AmpElectra-Dyne head in his amp setup.
Guitars
3Gibson Firebird
GuitarUsed for doubled-string tunings that give rich, naturally chorused chords.
Guild S-300
GuitarA '79 with hotter stock DiMarzio pickups, used when he is the only guitar player.
Guild S-100
GuitarA '90s reissue of the original S-100; the tailpiece and strings behind the bridge are central to his sound.
Other gear
1GHS Strings
OtherA 9–46 set — very light for how heavy the music is.