Solo Tone
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LINKIN PARK
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2002-2003 model, as used by Brad Delson in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, used on Meteora sessions)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003. Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy tones on Meteora. No direct evidence of pedals for the solo, but effects are audible. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for solo. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated high-gain leadsinging sustainsmooth, compressed attackarticulate single-note clarityslightly scooped midsmodern nu-metal lead soundfocused, controlled feedbackclear pick attackmedium-low reverb ambienceno audible modulation in solo
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and not technically fast, but requires control over bends, vibrato, and timing with delay repeats for a polished sound.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2002-2003 model, as used by Brad Delson in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, used on Meteora sessions)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003. Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy tones on Meteora. No direct evidence of pedals for the solo, but effects are audible. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for solo. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated high-gain leadsinging sustainsmooth, compressed attackarticulate single-note clarityslightly scooped midsmodern nu-metal lead soundfocused, controlled feedbackclear pick attackmedium-low reverb ambienceno audible modulation in solo
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and not technically fast, but requires control over bends, vibrato, and timing with delay repeats for a polished sound.
Numb settings for your amp
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