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How to get LINKIN PARK's guitar tone

LINKIN PARK across 15 famous tones — mostly through Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Ampeg SVT-CL head through Ampeg 8x10 cabinets, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, Hiwatt DR103, with humbuckers. Here is where to start, then adapt any of it to the guitar and amp you actually own.

Starting point (averaged): gain 7.5 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7 · presence 6 (out of 10)
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LINKIN PARK's go-to amps

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier ×7Ampeg SVT-CL head through Ampeg 8x10 cabinets ×1Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head ×1Hiwatt DR103 ×1

15 famous LINKIN PARK tones

One Step Closer
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo)
gain 8.5 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7
Somewhere I Belong
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6.5
Numb
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 6.5
Bleed It Out
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 4 · treble 7
In the End
gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 4.5 · treble 7
Papercut
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 4.5 · treble 7
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)
gain 8 · bass 5.5 · mid 5.5 · treble 7
Forgotten
gain 8 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 6.5
Given Up
gain 7.5 · bass 5.5 · mid 6.5 · treble 7
The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 6 · treble 7
Heavy Is the Crown
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7
Crawling
gain 7 · bass 6 · mid 5 · treble 7
With You
gain 6 · bass 4.5 · mid 5 · treble 8.5
One More Light
gain 4 · bass 6 · mid 6.5 · treble 6.5

Metal amp settings

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How to get LINKIN PARK's tone — FAQ

What amp settings does LINKIN PARK use?

Averaged across 15 of their tones: gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10). Adapt to your own amp.

What gear do I need to sound like LINKIN PARK?

They favour Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Ampeg SVT-CL head through Ampeg 8x10 cabinets, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, Hiwatt DR103 with humbuckers. You do not need the exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials their tones for the guitar and amp you already own, free.

How do I get LINKIN PARK's guitar tone?

Start with their go-to gear (Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Ampeg SVT-CL head through Ampeg 8x10 cabinets, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head, Hiwatt DR103 and humbuckers) and a starting EQ of gain 7.5, bass 6, mid 5, treble 7, presence 6 (out of 10), then dial in any of the 15 songs below. GuitarToneAdapt adapts each one to the exact amp and guitar you own, free.

Can I get LINKIN PARK's tone on a different amp or guitar?

Yes. You do not need their exact rig — GuitarToneAdapt models how their gear shapes the sound and compensates for whatever amp, guitar and pedals you already have, free in the browser.

Settings are community-researched estimates. Adapt any to your gear at GuitarToneAdapt · amp settings · all 1,200+ tones.