Riff Tone
Don't Stay
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG470XL Baritone Electric Guitar
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely V7/V8, high output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
Notes
Studio recording for 'Don't Stay' (Meteora, 2002-2003). Guitar used strictly for this song, tuned to drop B. Amp confirmed for Meteora sessions. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrisp and cutting trebleminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedmodern nu-metal attackextended low range from baritone guitar
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and familiarity with baritone guitars.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG470XL Baritone Electric Guitar
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely V7/V8, high output, ceramic magnet)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording for 'Don't Stay' (Meteora, 2002-2003). Guitar used strictly for this song, tuned to drop B. Amp confirmed for Meteora sessions. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationarticulate low endcrisp and cutting trebleminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedmodern nu-metal attackextended low range from baritone guitar
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm in a low tuning, demanding good right-hand control and familiarity with baritone guitars.
Don't Stay settings for your amp
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