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Livin' It Up Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.

Guitar
Ibanez RG 7-string (likely RG7620 or UV7, as used by Wes Borland in late 1990s Limp Bizkit studio recordings)
Pickups
Ibanez/DiMarzio 7-string humbuckers (likely DiMarzio Blaze or Ibanez V7/V8, stock for these models)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 2000 (Chocolate Starfish era). Guitar and amp confirmed for era and band, but not for clean solo section specifically. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean parts in this song.

Amp Settings

Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.

Mids
5
Bass
5.5
Gain
0
Reverb
1
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay

Ibanez RG 7-string → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (clean channel, spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • crystal-clear and glassy
  • tight low end
  • bright and articulate highs
  • slightly scooped mids
  • no audible breakup or crunch
  • subtle ambient delay
  • percussive attack
  • studio-polished clarity
  • no modulation swirl
  • dynamic response to picking

Sources

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