Riff Tone

Elite

Deftones

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-6 (Stephen Carpenter signature, 6-string, used on 'Around the Fur')

AmpMarshall JMP-1 MIDI Preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 Power Amp (studio recording, 1997)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain9

bass6.5

mid3

treble6

reverb0

presence3.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Around the Fur' album sessions. No evidence of 7-string or alternate guitars for 'Elite' riff. JMP-1 preamp and EL34 power amp are cited as the core of the studio tone for this era.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationmassive low endrazor-sharp claritydry, immediate responsecrushing, modern metal toneminimal ambiencehigh-output bridge pickup

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and tight palm muting at high gain, demanding stamina and precision to maintain clarity and rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

deftones guitar tone : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Deftones – Around the Fur - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Rig Rundown: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega - Premier Guitar

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