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
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017. Guitar confirmed for overdubs on 'One More Light' album. Amp confirmed as primary studio amp for Brad Delson in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean with slight breakupopen and airysmooth top endclear note separationsubtle compressiongentle dynamic responsenot saturatedstudio-polishedmoderate warmth
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward with open chords and clean articulation, but requires dynamic control and a sensitive touch to maintain the subtle breakup and studio polish.
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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
gain4
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail
compressionBoss Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017. Guitar confirmed for overdubs on 'One More Light' album. Amp confirmed as primary studio amp for Brad Delson in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean with slight breakupopen and airysmooth top endclear note separationsubtle compressiongentle dynamic responsenot saturatedstudio-polishedmoderate warmth
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward with open chords and clean articulation, but requires dynamic control and a sensitive touch to maintain the subtle breakup and studio polish.
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