Solo Tone

Mascara

Deftones

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature (likely M-II or custom 6-string, Seymour Duncan JB pickup)

AmpADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnknown Fuzz/Distortion pedal (likely RAT-style or Boss FZ-1W, model not confirmed)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997; evidence points to ADA MP-1 preamp and Marshall 9200/4x12 for 'Around the Fur' era. Guitar is ESP with Seymour Duncan JB, as confirmed by interview. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzed out and downtunedhigh gain saturationsinging sustainsmooth, saturated lead toneslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate single note linesambient overtonesrich harmonic contentnotably compressed

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique due to its expressive bends, sustain control, and dynamic phrasing, but does not involve fast runs or advanced shredding.

Sources

Deftones – Around the Fur - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard deftones guitar tone : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Anyone know what type of effect is used on the intro of Hexagram ...What captivates you most about Stephen Carpenter's playing style?

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