Solo Tone

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Deftones

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for studio recording in this era)

AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp

PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-6 Distortion (bridge), ESP LH-300 (neck) or similar high-output humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2004 (Deftones' self-titled era). Sources confirm Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rack rig for this period. Guitar model inferred from Carpenter's known studio use for covers and ballads in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars for this solo.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and singingwarm and roundedslightly overdriven edgeclear note separationambient and airygentle sustainnot heavily compressednot scooped or harshexpressive and melodicsubtle breakup

Difficulty

The solo is not technically fast or complex but demands expressive phrasing, smooth bends, and dynamic control to achieve the singing, ambient tone.

Sources

deftones guitar tone : r/guitarpedals stephen carpenters rig in the 1995-2003 era : r/deftones Rig Rundown: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega - Premier Guitar deftones guitar tone : r/WeAreTheMusicMakers

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