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Figure.09 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — LINKIN PARK
LINKIN PARK · 2000s · metal
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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
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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