Clean Tone
Faint
LINKIN PARK
Bassrock2000s
Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (4-string, likely 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (modelled via Fractal Axe-Fx III, Ampeg 4x10 IRs)
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Meteora sessions); Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell's StingRay used for 'Faint' per Premier Guitar rig rundown; signal split between Ampeg SVT model, Marshall JMP-1 model, and clean DI, blended at FOH.
Tone Character(8)
tight and punchy low endclear, modern attackeven, compressed dynamicsslightly scooped midsfast transient responsestudio-polished clarityarticulate note separationpresent but controlled highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Faint' is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick technique and precise timing to lock with the programmed drums and samples.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassErnie Ball Music Man StingRay (4-string, likely 2000s model)
AmpAmpeg SVT (modelled via Fractal Axe-Fx III, Ampeg 4x10 IRs)
PickupsSingle humbucker (bridge position, active electronics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression7
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Meteora sessions); Dave 'Phoenix' Farrell's StingRay used for 'Faint' per Premier Guitar rig rundown; signal split between Ampeg SVT model, Marshall JMP-1 model, and clean DI, blended at FOH.
Tone Character(8)
tight and punchy low endclear, modern attackeven, compressed dynamicsslightly scooped midsfast transient responsestudio-polished clarityarticulate note separationpresent but controlled highs
Difficulty
The clean section of 'Faint' is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent pick technique and precise timing to lock with the programmed drums and samples.
Faint settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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