🎸 Rock · 2010s+

The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) by LINKIN PARK (Solo · Distorted) — Guitar Tone

by LINKIN PARK · solo

The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) by LINKIN PARK guitar tone is built on a Hiwatt DR103, dialed in at gain 7/10, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6 (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)

GAIN

BASS

MID

TREBLE

PRESENCE

2.5

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 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 7 sits well above the rock average (4.8) — a hotter, more saturated take than most rock tones; mids at 6 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's studio choices for modern era solos) · Amp: Hiwatt DR103 (likely, based on Mike Shinoda/Brad Delson's use on MTM/ATS era and modern studio recordings)

Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. No direct evidence for this exact song, but inferred from Linkin Park's modern studio practices and forum discussions. No explicit solo gear breakdown for this track found.

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Bridge pickup

Signal chain

PRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's studio choices for modern era solos) → Delay pedal (model unknown) → Reverb pedal (model unknown) → Hiwatt DR103 (likely, based on Mike Shinoda/Brad Delson's use on MTM/ATS era and modern studio recordings)

Effects

delay, reverb

Tone character

singing sustain, smooth lead lines, tight and focused, articulate high end, slight ambient wash, clear note separation, medium compression, present midrange, no harsh fizz, modern rock clarity

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, loud dynamics · high-gain distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) sound.

Worth knowing

No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models for the solo section of 'The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)'.
Gear and settings are estimated based on Linkin Park's modern studio practices, genre, and era.
No explicit pedal or effect model is confirmed for this solo; effects are inferred from audio and typical LP studio setups.
No numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on Hiwatt/PRS modern rock studio tones.
If future interviews or rig rundowns specify different gear, update accordingly.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo section features a saturated, modern high-gain lead tone typical of Linkin Park's later work, with tight lows, balanced mids, and clear but not harsh highs. Brad Delson often favors Mesa/Boogie or similar amps with moderate bass, slightly scooped but present mids, and enough presence for clarity, while keeping reverb minimal for a focused, up-front lead sound.

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The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 7, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6, reverb 2.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: PRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's studio choices for modern era solos) · Amp: Hiwatt DR103 (likely, based on Mike Shinoda/Brad Delson's use on MTM/ATS era and modern studio recordings); delay, reverb.

Can I get the The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) 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 The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental) — what gear and pedals?

Start with Bridge pickup, the amp EQ above (gain 7, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 6, reverb 2.5), and delay, reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Settings are community-researched estimates, not official. GuitarToneAdapt adapts them to your gear. guitartoneadapt.com