Numb amp settings — Deviser TB-40
The Linkin park guitar tone for “Numb”, dialed in for a Deviser TB-40 with a Fender Player Stratocaster. Studio version, Meteora (2003) - heavy rhythm chorus wall of sound
PRS Custom 24 / Ibanez Custom (bridge humbucker) -> Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (Modern High Gain) & Marshall JCM800 blend -> Boss NS-2
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 5 |
01Zoom G7.1ut (PRE-AMP/DRIVE Block: BG CRUNCH / RECTIFIER)
In the Zoom G7.1ut, select the 'US BLUES' or 'BG DRIVE/RECTO' amp model, and set Treble to 6.
02Zoom G7.1ut (ZNR / Noise Reduction)
Engage built-in ZNR to clamp high-gain noise between tight chord stops.
03Zoom G7.1ut (EQ/CAB Block)
Simulates a 4x12 Recto cab; boost low-mids slightly to compensate for single coils.
The Deviser TB-40 is a practice solid-state amp that cannot deliver Mesa Rectifier saturation on its own, so it is set completely clean to act as a flat monitor while the Zoom G7.1ut handles the preamp distortion. To compensate for the Stratocaster's bright single-coil bridge pickup vs Brad Delson's thick PRS humbuckers, the tone knob is rolled back to 8 and the preamp mids are pushed slightly higher than a standard Recto scoop. Gain on the multi-FX is set high with the ZNR gate active to recreate the tight, gated rhythm tracking of the Meteora album.
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