Faint amp settings — M-vave Mk300
The LINKIN PARK guitar tone for “Faint”, dialed in for a M-vave Mk300 with a EVH Wolfgang Standard. Studio version, Meteora (2003)
PRS Custom 24 into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier and Peavey 5150 blend with Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer (boost) and Boss NS-2
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 6 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 7 |
01M-vave Mk300 Noise Gate Block
Essential for the tight, staccato nu-metal rhythm stops
02M-vave Mk300 TS Overdrive Block
Used as a clean boost into the amp block to cut sub-bass flub and sharpen pick attack
The Wolfgang's direct-mount bridge humbucker is hotter and tighter than a PRS Custom 24, so amp gain is kept moderate at 6 to maintain clarity. The TS drive block in front of the high-gain Rectifier model cuts mud before clipping, replicating the iconic Meteora wall-of-sound rhythm. Reverb is completely off to preserve the dry, punchy tracking.
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