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Figure.09
LINKIN PARK
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2002-2003, as used by Brad Delson on Meteora sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for Meteora era)
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationcompressed attackprocessed, almost bitcrushedaggressive palm mutingmodern nu-metal claritymulti-layered EQ filteringdry, little ambiencefocused low enddigital/industrial edge
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced tapping technique, tight palm muting, and precise timing to match the processed, percussive studio sound. The bitcrushed effect and layering add to the challenge of recreating the exact tone.
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