Riff Tone

Street Carp

Deftones

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature 7-string (likely SC-607B or SC-607, baritone scale, stock for White Pony era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev F or G, as used on White Pony sessions)

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

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4.5

treble6.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 White Pony sessions. Gear confirmed for album era but not for this specific song by direct source; no evidence of pedal use for riff section, only amp distortion. No chorus, delay, or reverb audible on riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack effects for riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midrangeaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackchunky power chordsdry, immediate responsefocused low endbaritone heavinessactive pickup clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and comfort with baritone scale stretches, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

Sources

White Pony - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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