Riff Tone
One More Light
LINKIN PARK
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Cardboard Chaos Stratocaster
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'One More Light' (2016-2017). Guitar confirmed for overdubs on this album. Amp confirmed as Brad Delson's studio amp for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm and rounded highssubtle compressiongentle, atmosphericslightly modulatedsoft attacklush and dreamyopen and airynot percussiveminimal breakup
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple, focusing on clean chord shapes and smooth dynamics, but requires careful timing with the tremolo effect and a gentle touch to maintain clarity.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Cardboard Chaos Stratocaster
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording for 'One More Light' (2016-2017). Guitar confirmed for overdubs on this album. Amp confirmed as Brad Delson's studio amp for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm and rounded highssubtle compressiongentle, atmosphericslightly modulatedsoft attacklush and dreamyopen and airynot percussiveminimal breakup
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple, focusing on clean chord shapes and smooth dynamics, but requires careful timing with the tremolo effect and a gentle touch to maintain clarity.
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