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Solo Tone
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Deftones
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for studio recording in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (Deftones' self-titled era). Sources confirm Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rack rig for this period. Guitar model inferred from Carpenter's known studio use for covers and ballads in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singingwarm and roundedslightly overdriven edgeclear note separationambient and airygentle sustainnot heavily compressednot scooped or harshexpressive and melodicsubtle breakup
Difficulty
The solo is not technically fast or complex but demands expressive phrasing, smooth bends, and dynamic control to achieve the singing, ambient tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for studio recording in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP-1 preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (Deftones' self-titled era). Sources confirm Marshall JMP-1/EL34 rack rig for this period. Guitar model inferred from Carpenter's known studio use for covers and ballads in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
smooth and singingwarm and roundedslightly overdriven edgeclear note separationambient and airygentle sustainnot heavily compressednot scooped or harshexpressive and melodicsubtle breakup
Difficulty
The solo is not technically fast or complex but demands expressive phrasing, smooth bends, and dynamic control to achieve the singing, ambient tone.