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LINKIN PARK

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, as used by Brad Delson in studio)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) and Vintage Bass (neck) humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6
mid5
treble6.5
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateUnknown Noise gate pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2007. Brad Delson is known to use PRS Custom 24s and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers for the Minutes to Midnight era. No direct studio photo for this song, but multiple sources confirm this pairing for the album. No evidence of live/tour gear being used in the studio for this track.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackcompressed and focusedchunky low endslightly scooped midsclear note separationaggressive bridge pickuplow noise floorpunchy rhythm

Difficulty

The riff is based on power chords and palm muting in Drop D, requiring tight rhythm but no advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining percussive consistency and muting.

Sources

What is Brad Delson's (Linkin Park) 'sound'? - RedditLinkin Park Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar

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