Riff Tone
And One (Hybrid Theory EP)
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE 24
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS stock humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
distortionBoss Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory EP era (1999). PRS CE 24 confirmed for Hybrid Theory-era recordings. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is the primary amp for heavy riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and moderntight and percussivesmooth and heavyscooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutinglow-end puncharticulate attackcompressed and controlledminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and control of high-gain noise, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS CE 24
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS stock humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9.5
bass6.5
mid4.5
treble5.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
distortionBoss Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory EP era (1999). PRS CE 24 confirmed for Hybrid Theory-era recordings. Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is the primary amp for heavy riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
thick and moderntight and percussivesmooth and heavyscooped midshigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutinglow-end puncharticulate attackcompressed and controlledminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and control of high-gain noise, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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