Billy Corgan and the Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 Stereo

How did Billy Corgan get the huge, punishing guitar sound on Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? A big part of the answer is the Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 Stereo tube power amp. In this video we look at what the Strategy 500 is, how it shaped the Smashing Pumpkins' 1995 double album, and why it replaced the rig used to record Siamese Dream (1993). Discord:   / discord   We cover: • What the Mesa/Boogie Strategy 500 is and why it's so rare • The Siamese Dream recording rig and the Big Muff-driven wall of fuzz • Why the Siamese Dream setup didn't suit the Mellon Collie sessions • How the Strategy 500 fit Mellon Collie's heavier, tighter and more varied songs • Tone breakdowns from tracks across both albums • How to get close to the sound today If you're into 90s alternative guitar tone, vintage Mesa/Boogie gear or Smashing Pumpkins history, subscribe for more gear deep dives. #SmashingPumpkins #MesaBoogie #BillyCorgan #MellonCollie #SiameseDream #GuitarTone #TubeAmp