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Riff Tone

Numb

LINKIN PARK

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, used by Brad Delson in studio for 'Numb')
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Numb')
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge humbucker), PRS Vintage Bass (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise Gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003 era. Brad Delson is known to have used a PRS Custom 24 with humbuckers and a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the 'Meteora' album sessions, which includes 'Numb'. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. No evidence of additional preamp or boost pedals in the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate and clearaggressive palm mutingslightly scooped midschunky low endcompressed attackminimal ambiencestudio-polishedfocused and dry

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically tight and requires accurate palm muting and syncopation, but uses simple power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to most players with some experience.

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