Riff Tone

Beauty School

Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-8 (8-string baritone, likely custom shop, as used by Stephen Carpenter on 'Diamond Eyes' album sessions)

AmpPeavey 5150 II head (studio recording era, as used on 'Diamond Eyes')

PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2009-2010. No direct source confirms the exact amp for 'Beauty School' riff, but Peavey 5150 II is the documented main amp for Stephen Carpenter on 'Diamond Eyes'. Guitar is confirmed as ESP 8-string baritone with EMG 808s for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific riff section.

Tone Character(10)

lush and atmosphericsmooth, saturated high-gaintight low endclear note separationslightly ambientrounded highsfull-bodiedmodern metal rhythmethereal, floating qualitynot harsh or brittle

Difficulty

The riff is not technically complex but requires careful control of dynamics and clarity on an 8-string baritone with high-gain, as well as sensitivity to the atmospheric, dreamy feel.

Sources

Would someone like to discuss the song 'Beauty School' with me?Beauty School is such a pretty song : r/deftones Deftones // Beauty School // Guitar Cover : r/musicians

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