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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
Mids4.5
Bass6
Gain9
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6.5
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
Notes & Caveats
- No specific numeric amp settings for 'Here to Stay' studio recording found in sources; settings estimated based on Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier typical usage for nu-metal in early 2000s.
- Pedal and effect chain confirmed for octave effect (DigiTech XP-100 Whammy), but no evidence of chorus, delay, or reverb on the riff section.
- Some sources mention Orange and Diezel amps in later eras or for live use, but Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier is confirmed for this album's recording.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone; bridge pickup is standard for heavy riffing in Korn's style.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Korn's 'Here to Stay' features extremely high gain, tight low end, slightly scooped but not hollow mids, and a clear, aggressive top end typical of their Mesa/Boogie Rectifier tones from this era. The tone is very dry with little to no reverb, maximizing punch and clarity for the downtuned, percussive riffing.