Solo Tone

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Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used on studio recording)

AmpBogner Uberschall (KT88-loaded, studio head for Deftones in 2010s+ era)

PickupsFishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter Signature (active humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz

chorusStrymon Strymon Mobius

delayStrymon Strymon Timeline

reverbStrymon Strymon BigSky

noise_gatePigtronix Pigtronix Gatekeeper

Notes

Studio recording, not live; gear based on Premier Guitar Rig Rundown and Equipboard for 2010s+ Deftones albums. No evidence of alternate guitar/amp for solo section. No explicit studio pedalboard photo for this song, but pedalboard and amp chain are well-documented for this era.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedsinging sustaintight low endslightly scooped midsarticulate note separationchorus shimmercompressed attackambient spaciousnessaggressive pick attackmodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced control of high-gain lead tone, precise articulation, and effective use of delay and modulation effects for sustain and ambience.

Sources

Deftones' Stephen Carpenter Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Stephen "Stef" Carpenter deftones guitar tone : r/guitarpedals

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