Riff Tone
Rocket Skates
Deftones
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-8 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 8-string, likely custom shop or LTD SC-608B for studio)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers
PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMarshall Distortion from amp (Marshall JMP-1 preamp gain)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Diamond Eyes' (2010); Carpenter played all riff parts on his 8-string ESP with EMG 808s through his Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rig. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate low-end chugsmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused midrange punchextended low range
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight rhythm, and control of an 8-string guitar's extended range, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-8 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 8-string, likely custom shop or LTD SC-608B for studio)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp, Marshall 4x12 cabinets with Celestion speakers
PickupsEMG 808 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain9
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMarshall Distortion from amp (Marshall JMP-1 preamp gain)
Notes
Studio recording for 'Diamond Eyes' (2010); Carpenter played all riff parts on his 8-string ESP with EMG 808s through his Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rig. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated high-gainarticulate low-end chugsmodern metal clarityslightly scooped midsaggressive palm mutingclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused midrange punchextended low range
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced palm muting, tight rhythm, and control of an 8-string guitar's extended range, making it challenging for most players.
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