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Around the Fur Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Johnnyrook
Johnnyrook · 1990s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Stephen Carpenter Signature (likely M-II or custom, 6-string, 1997 spec)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB (SH-4) humbucker
Amp
ADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp (studio recording, 1997)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for Deftones' 'Around the Fur' (1997); rhythm/riff section. GuitarWorld and Equipboard confirm ESP signature with Seymour Duncan JB pickups, ADA MP-1 preamp, Marshall 9200 power amp. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific recording.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated high-gain
- articulate chord clarity
- aggressive palm-muted chugs
- midrange punch
- slightly scooped mids
- thick, focused low end
- minimal ambience
- clear note separation
- modern metal rhythm