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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, used by Brad Delson in studio for Minutes to Midnight)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 (primary), Marshall JCM800, Bogner Uberschall (all reportedly used in studio for Minutes to Midnight distorted tones)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007. Multiple amps reportedly blended for the heavy rhythm tone. PRS Custom 24 confirmed for riff/chorus sections. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern saturated distortionarticulate attackslightly scooped midsaggressive low endcrisp high endcontrolled sustainstudio-polishedlayered rhythm soundminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff is based on power chords and palm muting, requiring tight rhythm and consistent attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarPRS Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, used by Brad Delson in studio for Minutes to Midnight)
AmpSoldano SLO-100 (primary), Marshall JCM800, Bogner Uberschall (all reportedly used in studio for Minutes to Midnight distorted tones)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007. Multiple amps reportedly blended for the heavy rhythm tone. PRS Custom 24 confirmed for riff/chorus sections. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern saturated distortionarticulate attackslightly scooped midsaggressive low endcrisp high endcontrolled sustainstudio-polishedlayered rhythm soundminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff is based on power chords and palm muting, requiring tight rhythm and consistent attack, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.