Riff Tone
Step Up (Hybrid Theory EP)
LINKIN PARK
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (Hybrid Theory era, likely 1999-2000 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 Hybrid Theory EP sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean sections; PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are confirmed for the era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate clean amp for this song.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassyslightly compressedarticulate and percussivetight low endbright but not harshstudio-polished clarityno audible drive or breakupdistinct note separationmodern alternative rock cleansubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (Hybrid Theory era, likely 1999-2000 model)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier with Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid5.5
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1999-2000 Hybrid Theory EP sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean sections; PRS Custom 24 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier are confirmed for the era and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate clean amp for this song.
Tone Character(10)
clear and glassyslightly compressedarticulate and percussivetight low endbright but not harshstudio-polished clarityno audible drive or breakupdistinct note separationmodern alternative rock cleansubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, syncopated picking with precise muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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