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Change (In the House of Flies) Guitar Tone Settings — Deftones

Deftones · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
ESP Viper VP-200
Pickups
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro HB (bridge position)
Amp
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1999-2000. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard for White Pony era and live video at album release show. Clean section uses Chino Moreno's rig, not Stephen Carpenter's heavier setup.

Amp Settings

Mids
6
Bass
6
Gain
0
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Boss DD-7 Digital Delay · delay

ESP Viper VP-200 → Boss DD-7 Digital Delay → Vox AC30 (with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • lush and ambient
  • clear, bell-like attack
  • warm midrange presence
  • slightly compressed
  • rounded highs
  • modest amp reverb
  • subtle delay repeats
  • full-bodied
  • not brittle or harsh
  • dynamic response to picking

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