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Pink Maggit Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Deftones

Deftones · 2000s · metal

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Original Recording

Guitar
ESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely SC-607B or SC-607, baritone scale, used on White Pony era)
Pickups
EMG 81-7 (bridge), EMG 707 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev F or G, as used in White Pony sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2000. Gear confirmed for White Pony era; settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Deftones studio setup. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
4.5
Bass
6
Gain
8.5
Reverb
1
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay · delay

ESP Stef Carpenter 7-string → TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (spring reverb low)

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Tone Character

  • tight and percussive
  • saturated and aggressive
  • articulate note separation
  • crushing low end
  • scooped midrange
  • wall-of-sound rhythm
  • slightly compressed attack
  • minimal ambience
  • baritone heaviness
  • active pickup clarity

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