Solo Tone

Heavy Is the Crown

LINKIN PARK

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (2008 replica, Drop C# tuning, likely used for modern LP solos)

AmpMarshall 1960BX (cabinet, likely paired with Marshall head, model not specified)

PickupsPRS 85/15 humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostDirty Boy Dirty Boy Ball Buster

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2024, From Zero album. Gear inferred from Premier Guitar rig rundown and MusicRadar pedal interview. No explicit confirmation of solo-specific guitar, but PRS Custom 24 is the most likely based on era and rig photos.

Tone Character(10)

tight and focusedsinging sustainmodern high-gain clarityarticulate lead linesaggressive attackclear note separationslight ambient taildynamic responseboosted for solo presencemusical distortion

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique, with precise bends, vibrato, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and sustain under high gain. Not overly fast, but demands accuracy and expressive phrasing.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Linkin Park - Premier Guitar The most musical, unique and dynamic distortion effects I’ve ever used: Linkin Park reveal the secret weapon behind their From Zero guitar tone

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