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Sleep Walk Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Deftones
Deftones · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Stef B-8 8-string
Pickups
EMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp
Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2020 (Ohms album). Stephen Carpenter used his signature 8-string ESP with EMG 808 pickups and a Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into an Engl Tube Poweramp and Orange 4x12 cabs. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids3
Bass6.5
Gain8.5
Reverb0.5
Treble6
Presence3.5
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Tone Character
- tight, percussive low end
- scooped mids for clarity
- aggressive, saturated distortion
- articulate attack
- extended low range from 8-string
- minimal ambience
- focused, modern metal rhythm
- crushing, heavy riffing
- clear note separation
- no audible reverb or delay