Riff Tone

Take a Look Around (GH Version)

Limp Bizkit

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez RG7 (7-string, likely RG7620 or similar, used by Wes Borland on studio recording)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Red/Modern channel, studio recording)

PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio/IBZ or similar high-output humbuckers)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid5

treble6

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone

overdriveIbanez Overdrive pedal (likely Ibanez TS9 or similar, used as clean boost)

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 (Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water era). Guitar is down-tuned (C# Standard). All gear confirmed for studio use on this song/era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate riff claritythick distortionmodern, punchy attackcontrolled low endslightly compressednot overly bright

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting, fast alternate picking, and precise control over muting and noise, especially on a down-tuned 7-string. While not virtuosic, it demands solid intermediate technique and rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

Amp Settings for Take a Look Around by Limp Bizkit (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk In-Depth Analysis of Guitars, Amps, and Effects Used by Limp Bizkit's Wes Borland - Ultimate Guitar

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