Riff Tone

Battle-Axe

Deftones

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string, likely Fluence model for 2003 era)

AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets

PickupsEMG 707 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for Deftones' self-titled album (2003). Stephen Carpenter used Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into Engl tube power amps and Orange 4x12 cabs. Guitar is a 7-string ESP Stef B-7 with EMG 707 pickups. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated high-gainslightly scooped midschunky, massive power chordsmodern metal clarityarticulate attackcompressed and focusedactive pickup punchminimal ambienceaggressive palm muting

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and noise control with high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Deftones: A Little Darkness - Premier Guitar Deftones – Deftones - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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