GuitarDistortedSolo
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