Riff Tone

lhabia

Deftones

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Custom (early Stephen Carpenter signature prototype, similar to ESP M-II)

AmpADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz

reverbRocktron Rocktron Intellifex

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Used for 'Around the Fur' album, including 'Lhabia' riff. Confirmed by Stephen Carpenter in Guitar World interview. Effects from rack and select pedals. Not live/touring rig.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated and aggressivearticulate low-endclear note separationcrisp, biting trebleslightly scooped midsdynamic responsemodern alt-metal heavinesscontrolled feedbackpunchy attack

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight timing, and clarity under heavy fuzz/distortion, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Stephen Carpenter Looks Back on Deftones' Breakthrough Album ...Vox amp settings for Deftones? - forum topic - Ultimate Guitar

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