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The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) Guitar Tone Settings
LINKIN PARK · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
PRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's studio choices for modern era solos)
Pickups
PRS 85/15 humbuckers
Amp
Hiwatt DR103 (likely, based on Mike Shinoda/Brad Delson's use on MTM/ATS era and modern studio recordings)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. No direct evidence for this exact song, but inferred from Linkin Park's modern studio practices and forum discussions. No explicit solo gear breakdown for this track found.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb
PRS Custom 24 → Delay pedal → Reverb pedal → Hiwatt DR103
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth lead lines
- tight and focused
- articulate high end
- slight ambient wash
- clear note separation
- medium compression
- present midrange
- no harsh fizz
- modern rock clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models for the solo section of 'The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)'.
- Gear and settings are estimated based on Linkin Park's modern studio practices, genre, and era.
- No explicit pedal or effect model is confirmed for this solo; effects are inferred from audio and typical LP studio setups.
- No numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on Hiwatt/PRS modern rock studio tones.
- If future interviews or rig rundowns specify different gear, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo section features a saturated, modern high-gain lead tone typical of Linkin Park's later work, with tight lows, balanced mids, and clear but not harsh highs. Brad Delson often favors Mesa/Boogie or similar amps with moderate bass, slightly scooped but present mids, and enough presence for clarity, while keeping reverb minimal for a focused, up-front lead sound.