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In the End Riff Guitar Tone Settings — LINKIN PARK

LINKIN PARK · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, used by Brad Delson in studio for Hybrid Theory era)
Pickups
PRS HFS Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Vintage Bass (neck humbucker)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Hybrid Theory era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2000. PRS Custom 24 with humbuckers into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the original studio riff section. No pedalboard evidence for this song's riff section; boost/distortion from amp and/or studio processing.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8
Reverb
1
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • scooped mids
  • high-gain saturation
  • chunky low end
  • articulate attack
  • compressed and focused
  • minimal ambience
  • modern nu-metal clarity
  • aggressive pick attack
  • studio-polished

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio documentation of exact amp or pedal settings for 'In the End' riff section; settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Linkin Park studio practices.
  • ⚠️PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are widely cited as Brad Delson's main studio gear for Hybrid Theory, but not explicitly confirmed for this song's riff in sources.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; all distortion and EQ likely from amp and studio post-processing.
  • ⚠️No evidence of modulation or time-based effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the riff section; tone is dry and tight.
  • ⚠️Pickup position inferred from genre and tone (bridge humbucker for tight, percussive chugs).
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linkin Park's 'In the End' riff uses a tight, modern nu-metal tone with high gain, moderately scooped mids, focused low end, and clear but not harsh highs. Brad Delson typically used Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers with low reverb and settings that emphasize punch and clarity for layered production.

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