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Solo Tone
Mascara
Deftones
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature (likely M-II or custom 6-string, Seymour Duncan JB pickup)
AmpADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997; evidence points to ADA MP-1 preamp and Marshall 9200/4x12 for 'Around the Fur' era. Guitar is ESP with Seymour Duncan JB, as confirmed by interview. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed out and downtunedhigh gain saturationsinging sustainsmooth, saturated lead toneslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate single note linesambient overtonesrich harmonic contentnotably compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its expressive bends, sustain control, and dynamic phrasing, but does not involve fast runs or advanced shredding.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef Carpenter Signature (likely M-II or custom 6-string, Seymour Duncan JB pickup)
AmpADA MP-1 preamp into Marshall 9200 power amp and Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997; evidence points to ADA MP-1 preamp and Marshall 9200/4x12 for 'Around the Fur' era. Guitar is ESP with Seymour Duncan JB, as confirmed by interview. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed out and downtunedhigh gain saturationsinging sustainsmooth, saturated lead toneslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate single note linesambient overtonesrich harmonic contentnotably compressed
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique due to its expressive bends, sustain control, and dynamic phrasing, but does not involve fast runs or advanced shredding.