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Riff Tone

Figure.09

LINKIN PARK

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Brad Delson on Meteora sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, Multi-Watt) into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Meteora sessions). No direct evidence of pedals for the riff, but amp-based high-gain tone is standard for this era/album. Brad Delson is confirmed to use PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for Meteora. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationarticulate and clear riff definitionscooped mids for chunkinesslow-end punchcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencecontrolled feedbackmodern nu-metal rhythmpalm-muted chugging

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings, making it intermediate.

Sources

Linkin Park – Meteora (Bonus Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | EquipboardLinkin Park Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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