Here to Stay — Korn1 / 2
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Here to Stay Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Korn

Korn · 2000s · metal

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Ibanez K7 7-string
Pickups
DiMarzio PAF 7 humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2001-2002. Both Munky and Head used Ibanez K7 7-strings with DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups. The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier, which was Korn's main studio amp for this era. DigiTech XP-100 Whammy and octave effects are confirmed for the riff. No evidence of chorus, delay, or reverb on the riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era as no numeric values are found in sources.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
9
Reverb
0
Treble
6.5
Presence
6.5

Effects Chain

  • DigiTech XP-100 Whammy/Wah · modulation

Ibanez K7 7-string → DigiTech XP-100 Whammy (octave down) → Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (no reverb, no delay)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped midrange
  • crushing, saturated distortion
  • massive low end
  • aggressive palm muting
  • dry, focused rhythm
  • synth-like octave effect
  • articulate attack
  • minimal ambience
  • heavy, detuned riffing

Sources