Solo Tone
A Place for My Head
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpBogner Twin Jet
PickupsPRS 85/15 Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Timeline or Boss DM-2W)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory era (2000). Brad Delson used a PRS Custom 24 for many heavy Linkin Park tracks in the studio, including 'A Place for My Head'. The Bogner Twin Jet was a primary amp for heavy tones. No explicit evidence for live gear or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated and modernarticulate lead presenceaggressive and focusedchunky low endsinging sustaincontrolled feedbackclear note separationcrisp attackslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, fast picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and aggression, with some syncopated rhythms that demand good timing and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24
AmpBogner Twin Jet
PickupsPRS 85/15 Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Strymon Timeline or Boss DM-2W)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory era (2000). Brad Delson used a PRS Custom 24 for many heavy Linkin Park tracks in the studio, including 'A Place for My Head'. The Bogner Twin Jet was a primary amp for heavy tones. No explicit evidence for live gear or alternate guitars for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated and modernarticulate lead presenceaggressive and focusedchunky low endsinging sustaincontrolled feedbackclear note separationcrisp attackslightly scooped mids
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, fast picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity and aggression, with some syncopated rhythms that demand good timing and control.
A Place for My Head settings for your amp
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