Riff Tone

Ohms

Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stephen Carpenter Custom Shop 9-string

AmpFriedman BE-100 Deluxe

PickupsFishman Fluence Stephen Carpenter Signature (active humbuckers, ceramic magnets)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzBoss Boss FZ-2 Hyper Fuzz

noise_gatePigtronix Pigtronix Gatekeeper Micro

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ohms' (2020). Guitar and amp confirmed for this album; amp settings estimated based on genre, amp type, and era. Effects chain includes fuzz and noise gate pedals. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section. Axe-Fx II may have been used for some processing, but Friedman BE-100 Deluxe is primary amp for heavy riff tone.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate low endslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingmodern, high-gain clarityfuzz-enhanced saturationminimal ambiencefocused, heavy riffingextended low frequency response

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced control of a 9-string guitar, tight palm muting, and precise rhythm, with additional difficulty from managing noise and clarity in a high-gain, fuzz-enhanced signal.

Sources

Stephen Carpenter | Equipboard Friedman BE-100 Deluxe - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Deftones – private music - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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