🎸 Metal · 2000s

Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) by LINKIN PARK (Riff · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by LINKIN PARK · riff

The Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) by LINKIN PARK guitar tone is built on a Bogner Uberschall or Marshall JCM800 2203, dialed in at gain 8.5/10, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

8.5

GAIN

BASS

4.5

MID

TREBLE

6.5

PRESENCE

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 284 metal tones in our researched catalog: Gain 8.5 sits above the metal average (7.3) — a hotter, more saturated take than most metal tones; mids at 4.5 are right around average (5.2).

Guitar controls

VOLUME

8-10

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: PRS Custom 24 · Amp: Bogner Uberschall or Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely Bogner for demo/Hybrid Theory/Meteora era heavy tones)

Studio recording, 2002-2003 demo for Meteora. Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24s and Bogner/Marshall amps for heavy rhythm tracks. Demo likely tracked with same or similar gear as album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this demo.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

PRS Custom 24 → Noise gate (model unknown) → Bogner Uberschall or Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely Bogner for demo/Hybrid Theory/Meteora era heavy tones)

Effects

noise_gate, reverb (amp, low level)

Amp effects: Reverb (room, level 2)

Tone character

tight and percussive, scooped midrange, aggressive palm muting, high-gain saturation, chunky low end, articulate attack, minimal ambience, modern nu-metal clarity, slightly compressed, focused, punchy rhythm

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, fast tempo, loud dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires tight, fast palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses straightforward power chords and no advanced techniques.

Worth knowing

No direct source for 'Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo)' session, but PRS Custom 24 and Bogner/Marshall amps are confirmed for Meteora-era heavy rhythm tracks.
Settings are estimated based on typical nu-metal/Linkin Park studio tones and known amp/guitar pairings from the era.
No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects used on this riff section; distortion is amp-based.
No explicit pickup selector info, but bridge humbucker is standard for heavy Linkin Park riffs.
No pedalboard or effect chain photos for this specific demo recording.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Linkin Park's early 2000s heavy rhythm tones (especially for demos like 'Plaster 2') used Mesa/Boogie Rectifiers with high gain, tight bass, slightly scooped mids, and clear but not harsh treble/presence. The tone is dry and punchy, with no audible reverb, matching nu-metal production trends of the era.

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Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 8.5, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: PRS Custom 24 · Amp: Bogner Uberschall or Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely Bogner for demo/Hybrid Theory/Meteora era heavy tones); noise_gate, reverb (amp, low level).

Can I get the Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like LINKIN PARK on Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo) — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 8.5, bass 6, mid 4.5, treble 7, presence 6.5, reverb 1), and noise_gate, reverb (amp, low level). Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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