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Alternative Metal Shoegaze Djent
Stephen Carpenter
Deftones
The sonic wall of Deftones. Evolving from 6-string nu-metal riffs to 9-string ambient djent, his massive, down-tuned soundscapes provide the heavy, crushing foundation for one of metal's most experimental bands.
3 Eras
13 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Crushing and atmospheric. A wall of distortion created by baritone 7 and 8-string guitars with active pickups, often blended with fuzz and shoegaze-style reverb.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Adrenaline / Around the Fur (1995-1999)
1995-1999 5 items
Nu-metal origins. ESP Horizon 6-strings and Marshall preamps creating a raw, aggressive sound.
2
White Pony / Self-Titled Era (2000-2005)
2000-2005 4 items
7-string expansion. Heavier lows and more atmospheric textures with the switch to 7-string guitars.
3
Diamond Eyes / Ohms Era (2010-Present)
2010-Present 4 items
8-string djent-gaze. Embracing the 8-string guitar and Fractal modeling for a massive, hi-fi sound.