GuitarDistortedRiff
ecdysis Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Deftones
Deftones · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Stef B-8 (Stephen Carpenter signature 8-string, likely used on 'Ecdysis' riff)
Pickups
EMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp
Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, likely using Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150 model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2024 (Private Music album). No direct confirmation for this song, but consistent with Stephen Carpenter's gear for heavy Deftones riff sections in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate settings.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8.5
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- crushing low end
- scooped midrange
- aggressive palm muting
- modern, saturated distortion
- articulate note definition
- minimal ambience
- focused, punchy rhythm
- dry, in-your-face attack
- extended low frequency response