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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