Riff Tone

Poltergeist

Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Baritone

AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier

PickupsEMG 81-7 (active humbucker, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass5

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 2012; gear confirmed for Koi No Yokan era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings and pedals inferred from Deftones-specific sources and era-typical rig.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivesaturated distortionarticulate low endslightly scooped midscrushing, focused attackmodern metal claritydynamic punchminimal ambiencesubtle chorus shimmerbaritone heaviness

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and handling of a baritone 7-string guitar, with syncopated patterns and dynamic control for aggressive chugs.

Sources

Deftones Guitar Tone — Settings for Every Signature Song | ToneMirror Tone Settings for Bored by Deftones (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk Rig Rundown: Deftones' Stephen Carpenter & Sergio Vega - Premier Guitar

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