One Step Closer amp settings — Boss GT-1
The LINKIN PARK guitar tone for “One Step Closer”, dialed in for a Boss GT-1 with a Jackson JS22 Dinky. Studio version, Hybrid Theory (2000) — main drop D/C# rhythm riff
PRS CE 24 (HFS/DiMarzio humbuckers) -> Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Channel 3 Modern High Gain) into Mesa Rectifier Standard 4x12 cab
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 6 |
01Boss GT-1 Noise Suppressor (NS Block)
Essential for stopping high-gain feedback and tightening the staccato riff stops
02Boss GT-1 OD/DS: T-SCREAM (Clean Boost)
Placed before the amp block to tighten sub-low end and add percussive bite to down-tuned palm mutes
The GT-1's R-FIER MODERN preamp block recreates the cascading gain of the Dual Rectifier's Modern channel. With the Jackson JS22 high-output ceramic bridge pickup, keeping the T-SCREAM block drive at 0 while boosting level tightens the low-end flub on the dropped tuning. Mid is pulled down to 4 to capture the record's aggressive nu-metal scoop while retaining enough core punch. Intro harmonic verse: switch to neck pickup and roll volume down to 7.
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