Riff Tone
Cut the Bridge
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, as used by Brad Delson during Hybrid Theory era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Red Channel / Modern mode)
PickupsDiMarzio D-Sonic Bridge Pickup
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
mid4
treble6.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory era (2000-2001). Settings and gear based on direct forum posts and era-correct interviews. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsscooped midsaggressive high-gain saturationpercussive attackarticulate rhythm definitionchunky low endmodern nu-metal tonecompressed and gatedminimal ambiencefocused upper mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, as used by Brad Delson during Hybrid Theory era)
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Red Channel / Modern mode)
PickupsDiMarzio D-Sonic Bridge Pickup
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
mid4
treble6.5
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Hybrid Theory era (2000-2001). Settings and gear based on direct forum posts and era-correct interviews. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight palm-muted chugsscooped midsaggressive high-gain saturationpercussive attackarticulate rhythm definitionchunky low endmodern nu-metal tonecompressed and gatedminimal ambiencefocused upper mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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