Solo Tone

i think about you all the time

Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarKiesel Vader 8-string (headless, baritone scale, used in studio for Private Music album)

AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall power amp and cab (studio recording, 2023)

PickupsKiesel Lithium humbuckers (stock on Vader 8-string, high-output passive)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Private Music' (2023). Stef Carpenter used the Kiesel Vader 8-string for the first time on this album. JMP-1 preamp was a staple for Deftones' heavy tones in this era. Settings estimated based on typical Deftones JMP-1 usage and genre. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

tight and saturatedarticulate low-endpercussive attackslightly scooped midsrich sustainmodern aggressivechorus shimmerambient solo texturecrisp pick attackwide stereo image

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced technique due to the extended range of the 8-string, precise muting, and dynamic control to manage sustain and ambient effects. Not extremely fast or technical, but challenging for those unfamiliar with baritone/8-string guitars and effect layering.

Sources

Stef Carpenter on Deftones' Private Music - Premier Guitar deftones guitar tone : r/guitarpedals deftones guitar tone : r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Deftones - I Think About You All The Time (Guitar Cover) - YouTube

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