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Given Up (Third Encore Session)
LINKIN PARK
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, as used by Brad Delson in Linkin Park's Minutes to Midnight/Third Encore era)
AmpFractal Axe-Fx III (modeling a high-gain amp, IRs from Randall cabinet, as per 2024-2025 Linkin Park rig)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate attackfocused low endslightly scooped midscrisp treblecompressed dynamicsminimal ambiencedry, direct sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and aggressive downpicking at a high tempo, with syncopated rhythms and precise articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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