Riff Tone

Break Stuff

Limp Bizkit

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG7 7-string (likely RG7620 or RG7420, as used by Wes Borland in 1999 studio sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (2-channel, Revision G, as used on Significant Other studio recording)

PickupsIbanez/DiMarzio 7-string humbuckers (stock or DiMarzio Blaze, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999. Wes Borland used an Ibanez 7-string into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the main riff. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff. No chorus, flanger, or time-based effects audible or cited for this section.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midrangedry, immediate attackchunky, detuned power chordsmodern, saturated distortionarticulate under high gainclear note separationno audible reverb or ambience

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and control over noise with high-gain settings. No advanced techniques, but maintaining the aggressive, percussive feel is essential.

Sources

Which guitar pedals should i get for Wes Borland sound? - Reddit Limp Bizkit Guitar Tunings : r/LimpBizkit - Reddit Limp Bizkit guitarist Wes Borland on his “out-of-control” gear habit | Guitar World

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