Points of authority amp settings — Fender Champion 20
The Linkin park guitar tone for “Points of authority”, dialed in for a Fender Champion 20 with a Ibanez GIO GRG170DX. Studio version, Hybrid Theory (2000) — main distorted riff
Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier + Marshall 1959SLP blend, PRS CE 24 (bridge pickup), Boss NS-2, tuned to Drop C#
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 8 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Treble | 6 |
| Reverb | 0 |
| Master | 4 |
01Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor
RECOMMENDED — not owned; essential to achieve the tight, staccato palm-muted stops without feedback
The Fender Champion 20 lacks a dedicated mid knob, but the 'Metal 2' voice naturally imparts the scooped Mesa Dual Rectifier EQ profile Brad Delson used on Hybrid Theory. Keep the 8-inch speaker controlled by setting bass to 7 to retain low-end chunk without blowing out the low frequencies. Use your Ibanez bridge humbucker tuned down to Drop C# (C# G# C# F# A# D#) for the correct low-end tension and punch.
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