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Given Up (Third Encore Session)
LINKIN PARK
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's Brad Delson studio choices for Minutes to Midnight era and visible in live/session photos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (typical for Linkin Park heavy tones in this era; no explicit source for Third Encore Session, but this is the most likely studio amp for this sound)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussivehigh-gain saturationaggressive palm mutingarticulate, cutting lead linescompressed sustainchunky low endcrisp high endslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencefocused attack
Difficulty
The solo requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a fast tempo, with precise timing and muting to maintain clarity in a high-gain context. While not extremely technical, the speed and tightness demand solid intermediate technique.
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