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Figure.09 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — LINKIN PARK
LINKIN PARK · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Brad Delson on Meteora sessions)
Pickups
PRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, Multi-Watt) into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Meteora sessions). No direct evidence of pedals for the riff, but amp-based high-gain tone is standard for this era/album. Brad Delson is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for Meteora. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive high-gain saturation
- articulate and clear riff definition
- scooped mids for chunkiness
- low-end punch
- compressed and focused
- minimal ambience
- controlled feedback
- modern nu-metal rhythm
- palm-muted chugging
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Figure.09' riff; values estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier settings for nu-metal/Linkin Park in 2000s.
- No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects used for the main riff; all effects inferred from amp and recording style.
- Guitar and amp models are confirmed for Meteora sessions, but pickup selector position and guitar knob settings are inferred based on genre and typical usage.
- No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear for this specific song section.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linkin Park's 'Figure.09' features a tight, modern nu-metal tone with saturated high gain, slightly scooped mids, controlled bass, and crisp treble/presence for definition. The band used Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers with minimal reverb, matching early 2000s metal production trends.