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Riff Tone
Risk
Deftones
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for 'Risk' studio recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or G, as used by Carpenter in late 1990s/early 2000s studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, White Pony era (2000). Gear based on known studio rig for this album; no direct confirmation for 'Risk' but consistent with era and sound. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivescooped midschunky low endaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackdry and focusedminimal ambiencebridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and maintaining clarity under high gain. No advanced lead techniques, but the tone and attack demand control.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for 'Risk' studio recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or G, as used by Carpenter in late 1990s/early 2000s studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, White Pony era (2000). Gear based on known studio rig for this album; no direct confirmation for 'Risk' but consistent with era and sound. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Tone Character(9)
tight and percussivescooped midschunky low endaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationarticulate pick attackdry and focusedminimal ambiencebridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and maintaining clarity under high gain. No advanced lead techniques, but the tone and attack demand control.