Riff Tone
Final Masquerade
LINKIN PARK
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson on The Hunting Party sessions)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (studio), using custom IRs of Randall cabinets
PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Linkin Park used Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling and effects, with IRs captured from Randall cabinets. Guitarist Brad Delson is known to use PRS Custom 24 guitars for The Hunting Party era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and modern high-gain rhythmarticulate palm-muted chugsclear note separation under distortionslightly scooped midspunchy low endcrisp, defined attackmoderate compressionshort, subtle reverb tailstudio-polished layeringcontrolled, focused dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2010s model, as used by Brad Delson on The Hunting Party sessions)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx II (studio), using custom IRs of Randall cabinets
PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Linkin Park used Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling and effects, with IRs captured from Randall cabinets. Guitarist Brad Delson is known to use PRS Custom 24 guitars for The Hunting Party era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and modern high-gain rhythmarticulate palm-muted chugsclear note separation under distortionslightly scooped midspunchy low endcrisp, defined attackmoderate compressionshort, subtle reverb tailstudio-polished layeringcontrolled, focused dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
Final Masquerade settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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