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Riff Tone

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LINKIN PARK

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS CE 24 (likely, as used by Brad Delson on Hybrid Theory era recordings)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2000, Hybrid Theory album. Clean sections likely used the same amp with gain rolled back or clean channel. No direct evidence of alternate amp for clean tone; PRS CE 24 confirmed for era. Pickup selector on bridge for main riff, but clean sections may use neck or split coil for clarity.

Tone Character(10)
clean and articulatetight and percussive attackslightly bright but not harshmedium-low warmthminimal breakupslight amp reverb for spaceno chorus or modulationno audible delaymedium picking dynamicsstudio clarity

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, clean picking and muting in a lower tuning. No advanced techniques, but clarity and timing are important.

Sources

Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboardsettings for Linkin Park - forum topicONE STEP CLOSER TAB by Linkin Park @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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