Riff Tone
my mind is a mountain
Deftones
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Stef Carpenter Camo Edition 8-string
AmpLine 6 Helix (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model)
PickupsFishman Fluence 8-string (Stef Carpenter Signature, active humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gatePigtronix Pigtronix Gatekeeper Noise Gate
compressionXotic Xotic SP Mini Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 2025. Gear confirmed for 'Private Music' album era. No direct evidence of traditional amp head/cab used; digital modeling (Helix) is primary. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing low endarticulate extended rangemodern metal saturationaggressive palm mutingclear note separationdense, layered distortionfocused attackslightly scooped midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm on an 8-string guitar, demanding control over low-end clarity and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarKiesel Stef Carpenter Camo Edition 8-string
AmpLine 6 Helix (amp modeling, likely Mesa/Boogie Rectifier or similar high-gain model)
PickupsFishman Fluence 8-string (Stef Carpenter Signature, active humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gatePigtronix Pigtronix Gatekeeper Noise Gate
compressionXotic Xotic SP Mini Compressor
Notes
Studio recording, 2025. Gear confirmed for 'Private Music' album era. No direct evidence of traditional amp head/cab used; digital modeling (Helix) is primary. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivecrushing low endarticulate extended rangemodern metal saturationaggressive palm mutingclear note separationdense, layered distortionfocused attackslightly scooped midscontrolled feedback
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm on an 8-string guitar, demanding control over low-end clarity and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.
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