Riff Tone
Don't Stay (Live In Texas)
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG470XL Baritone
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely Ibanez V7/V8 or similar, high-output, ceramic)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Notes
Live performance, 2003 (Live in Texas). Guitar is tuned to Drop B specifically for 'Don't Stay'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section. All gear confirmed for this song and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate low-endscooped but present midscrisp trebleminimal ambiencefocused, compressed rhythmchunky, defined riffingbaritone clarity in low tuning
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting in a low tuning, with precise rhythm and attack to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG470XL Baritone
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely Ibanez V7/V8 or similar, high-output, ceramic)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Notes
Live performance, 2003 (Live in Texas). Guitar is tuned to Drop B specifically for 'Don't Stay'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section. All gear confirmed for this song and era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gainarticulate low-endscooped but present midscrisp trebleminimal ambiencefocused, compressed rhythmchunky, defined riffingbaritone clarity in low tuning
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast palm muting in a low tuning, with precise rhythm and attack to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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