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Solo Tone

Faint

LINKIN PARK

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE 24 (studio, likely for solo section; Ibanez RG7421 also cited as similar for tone matching)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, paired with Peavey 5150 on Meteora sessions; 5150 also cited as alternative)
PickupsPRS humbuckers (exact model unspecified, but PRS CE 24 stock humbuckers for 2003 era)

Amp Settings

gain9
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Brad Delson is known to layer Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Peavey 5150 amps for thick, saturated distortion on Meteora. PRS CE 24 is confirmed for live and likely studio use on 'Faint' solo. Tube Screamer and Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor are cited as pedals in the chain. Settings are estimated based on genre, amp, and era, as no explicit studio knob values for the solo are published.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationslightly scooped midsarticulate attackenhanced treble for claritytight low-end responsesinging sustainmodern nu-metal tonelayered distortionpunchy and clear

Difficulty

The solo requires tight, fast alternate picking and precise palm muting at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex phrasing.

Sources

Amp Settings for Faint by Linkin Park (gear and tone tips) - Guitar ChalkBrad Delson Amp Settings: Hybrid Theory & Meteora EditionRig Rundown: Linkin Park - Premier Guitar

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