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Riff Tone
Poltergeist
Deftones
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Baritone
AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012; gear confirmed for Koi No Yokan era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings and pedals inferred from Deftones-specific sources and era-typical rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated distortionarticulate low endslightly scooped midscrushing, focused attackmodern metal claritydynamic punchminimal ambiencesubtle chorus shimmerbaritone heaviness
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and handling of a baritone 7-string guitar, with syncopated patterns and dynamic control for aggressive chugs.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B Baritone
AmpMesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain8
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012; gear confirmed for Koi No Yokan era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings and pedals inferred from Deftones-specific sources and era-typical rig.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated distortionarticulate low endslightly scooped midscrushing, focused attackmodern metal claritydynamic punchminimal ambiencesubtle chorus shimmerbaritone heaviness
Difficulty
The riff requires precise palm muting, tight rhythm, and handling of a baritone 7-string guitar, with syncopated patterns and dynamic control for aggressive chugs.