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Riff Tone

From the Inside

LINKIN PARK

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (Hybrid Theory Soldier or similar, used in Meteora era studio sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateBoss Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

Notes

Studio recording for 'From the Inside' (Meteora, 2002-2003). Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24 guitars and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amps for heavy rhythm tracks. Marshall Plexi 1959SLP also used on Meteora, but Dual Rectifier is primary for heavy riff sections. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped but punchy midshigh-gain saturationarticulate attackmodern nu-metal rhythm crunchfocused low endslightly compressedminimal ambienceclear note separation under gain

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting and rhythmic accuracy at a moderate tempo, with fast alternate picking and tight string control, making it intermediate for most players.

Sources

Brad Delson's Guitar Gear | EquipboardIn the Studio with Linkin Park - Premier GuitarBrad Delson on Linkin Park's miraculous comeback & why he quit ...

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