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Talking to Myself Riff Guitar Tone Settings — LINKIN PARK
LINKIN PARK · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson in this era)
Pickups
PRS 85/15 humbuckers (stock on Custom 24, likely split-coil for some parts)
Amp
Fractal Axe-Fx III (using Orange Dual Dark 100 and/or Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amp models, as profiled for studio/live use)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2016-2017. Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24 guitars and Fractal Axe-Fx III units loaded with profiles of Orange Dual Dark 100 and Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amps for 'One More Light' era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Compressor pedal (model unknown) · compression
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
PRS Custom 24 → Compressor → Chorus → Fractal Axe-Fx III (Orange Dual Dark 100/Mesa Rectifier model, digital reverb)
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Tone Character
- tight and modern
- articulate and punchy
- slightly compressed
- medium gain crunch
- present midrange
- controlled low end
- clear note separation
- modest ambience
- not overly saturated
- no excessive scooping
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Talking to Myself'; settings estimated based on typical Orange Dual Dark/Mesa Rectifier tones for modern rock and Fractal Axe-Fx III usage.
- No explicit pedal models confirmed for this specific recording; effects inferred from audible characteristics and era-typical rig.
- Guitar and amp models confirmed for 'One More Light' era, but not tied to this song by direct studio documentation.
- No evidence of alternate pickup positions or guitars for the riff section.
- Effects chain is inferred from typical Brad Delson setups and audible effects in the recording.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linkin Park's 'Talking to Myself' riff uses a modern, tight high-gain tone with moderate mids (not scooped), controlled bass for clarity, and enough treble/presence to cut through the mix. Their production is dry and punchy, with minimal reverb, matching Brad Delson's typical Mesa/Rectifier-based settings for this era.