Riff Tone
IGYEIH
LINKIN PARK
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Brad Delson's modern studio use and heavy riff context)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Linkin Park's historic and modern heavy tones)
PickupsPRS 85/15 Humbuckers (likely, based on typical PRS Custom 24 configuration)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release. No direct confirmation of exact gear for IGYEIH, but inferred from Linkin Park's modern studio practices and genre. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low-endaggressive attackcompressed and focusedmodern nu-metal/alt-metal tonalityclear note separationminimal ambienceno audible modulationstudio-polished heaviness
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. Intermediate players will find the timing and muting challenging but accessible.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Brad Delson's modern studio use and heavy riff context)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely, based on Linkin Park's historic and modern heavy tones)
PickupsPRS 85/15 Humbuckers (likely, based on typical PRS Custom 24 configuration)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2024 release. No direct confirmation of exact gear for IGYEIH, but inferred from Linkin Park's modern studio practices and genre. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gain distortionarticulate low-endaggressive attackcompressed and focusedmodern nu-metal/alt-metal tonalityclear note separationminimal ambienceno audible modulationstudio-polished heaviness
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. Intermediate players will find the timing and muting challenging but accessible.
IGYEIH settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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