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Riff Tone

Given Up

LINKIN PARK

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Standard 24
AmpMesa Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS humbuckers (likely HFS/Vintage Bass set, but exact model not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble7
reverb1
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
boostUnknown Overdrive/boost pedal (model unknown, possibly Tube Screamer type)

Notes

Studio recording, 2007 (Minutes to Midnight sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for Linkin Park's studio work in this era, but no direct studio photo for 'Given Up' session. Settings inferred from forum posts and typical nu-metal production. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midshigh-gain saturationchunky low endarticulate pick attackcompressed and focusedminimal ambiencemodern nu-metal edgeclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, aggressive palm muting at a fast tempo, tight rhythm with the band, and stamina for repeated chugging patterns. While not technically advanced, the speed and tightness demand intermediate skill.

Sources

settings for Linkin ParkLinkin Park settingsRig Rundown: Linkin Park - Premier Guitar

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