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Don't Stay Riff Guitar Tone Settings — LINKIN PARK

LINKIN PARK · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez RG470XL Baritone
Pickups
Ibanez V7 (neck), V8 (bridge) humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Don't Stay' (Meteora, 2003). Guitar tuned to drop B. Gear confirmed for this specific song and section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this part.

Amp Settings

Mids
5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
0
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Boss BF-3 Flanger · flanger
  • Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor · noise_gate
  • ZVEX Super Hard On · boost

Ibanez RG470XL Baritone → Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor → Boss BF-3 Flanger → ZVEX Super Hard On → Marshall JCM800 2203

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • aggressive palm-muted chugs
  • saturated high-gain rhythm
  • articulate low-end for drop tuning
  • scooped but present mids
  • modern nu-metal clarity
  • minimal ambience
  • focused and compressed
  • crisp high-end bite
  • controlled feedback

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct amp knob settings found for 'Don't Stay'; settings estimated based on Marshall JCM800 usage in nu-metal/Linkin Park context.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings not specified; pedal models confirmed from studio gear lists and audible effects.
  • ⚠️No explicit mention of effects loop usage.
  • ⚠️No evidence of reverb (amp or pedal) in riff section; reverb set to 0.
  • ⚠️Some pedals listed in studio gear may not have been used on this exact track; only those with strong evidence or audible effect included.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linkin Park's 'Don't Stay' features a tight, modern nu-metal tone with saturated high gain, slightly scooped mids, controlled bass for punch without mud, and clear but not harsh treble/presence. The production is dry with no audible reverb, matching the genre and era's typical approach.

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