Solo Tone
Freak On a Leash
Korn
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-String
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
PickupsDiMarzio PAF 7 (passive humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
mid3.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayBoss Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
distortionMesa/Boogie Distortion (amp gain, no pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 album version. Guitar tuned to A standard or drop A. Settings and effects are for the solo/distorted section only. Ibanez K7 with passive DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups confirmed for this era and song. Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier used in studio; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationheavy low-end punchcrisp high-end clarityambient, layered effectsaggressive palm mutingslightly compressed attackmodern nu-metal characteratmospheric solo ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to syncopated phrasing, tight palm muting, and expressive use of delay/chorus effects for atmosphere, but does not involve advanced shredding or complex runs.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez K7 7-String
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
PickupsDiMarzio PAF 7 (passive humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6.5
mid3.5
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayBoss Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
chorusBoss Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble
distortionMesa/Boogie Distortion (amp gain, no pedal)
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 album version. Guitar tuned to A standard or drop A. Settings and effects are for the solo/distorted section only. Ibanez K7 with passive DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups confirmed for this era and song. Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier used in studio; not live rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midshigh-gain saturationheavy low-end punchcrisp high-end clarityambient, layered effectsaggressive palm mutingslightly compressed attackmodern nu-metal characteratmospheric solo ambience
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to syncopated phrasing, tight palm muting, and expressive use of delay/chorus effects for atmosphere, but does not involve advanced shredding or complex runs.
Freak On a Leash settings for your amp
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