Riff Tone

Sextape

Deftones

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef B-7 (baritone 7-string, likely used for studio recording of 'Sextape')

AmpMarshall JMP-1 Preamp into Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2:N power amp (studio rig, as per Deftones era and Chino's known setup)

PickupsEMG 81-7 (bridge), EMG 707 (neck) active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely analog-voiced)

Notes

Studio recording, 2010 (Diamond Eyes album). Chino is known to use the ESP Stef B-7 with EMG pickups for this era. The JMP-1/Mesa rig is confirmed for Deftones studio work in this period. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio track.

Tone Character(10)

chiming and atmosphericlush delay repeatswarm, glassy top endslightly compressedspacious and ambientgentle attackethereal, ringing sustainmodest midrange scoopnot high-gain, edge-of-breakuplayered, dreamy textures

Difficulty

The riff is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques, but requires careful timing with delay, clean execution, and sensitivity to dynamics for the ambient effect.

Sources

cabt figure out the sextape dealy pedal settings : r/deftones Creating a tone: : r/deftones KHDK Digital Bath review | Guitar World What is that one thing about Deftones that you know but can't prove?

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