Linkin Park - In The End - Guitar Cover

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Linkin Park - In The End - Guitar Cover

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Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition) album cover
Hybrid Theory (Bonus Edition)
2000 3:37
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In The End


"In The End" is a song by Linkin Park, released in 2000 as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Hybrid Theory. Blending alternative metal, hard rock, and rap-rock elements, the track features a distinctive piano intro and heavy guitar riffs that define the nu-metal era. For electric guitar players, it offers an accessible entry point into drop-tuned rhythm playing with memorable riff patterns that are rewarding to learn at any skill level.

  • "In The End" is the eighth track on Hybrid Theory, Linkin Park's debut album released in 2000.
  • The song's heavy rhythm guitar parts are typically played in a drop tuning, common in nu-metal style.
  • As the fourth single from Hybrid Theory, the track helped establish Linkin Park's signature guitar-driven sound.
Fender Stratocaster
Guitar

Fender Stratocaster

Brad Delson uses Strats for cleaner, textural studio parts that contrast with his heavy PRS-driven rhythm work. Their bright, articulate character adds sonic variety to Linkin Park's dynamic song arrangements.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Telecasters provide Delson with twangy, cutting tones for atmospheric clean passages, offering a different textural palette than his signature PRS guitars. These bright instruments layer beautifully with delay effects on tracks like 'Numb.'

PRS Custom 24
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PRS Custom 24

The Custom 24 was Brad's cornerstone during Hybrid Theory and Meteora, delivering the tight, articulate heaviness that defined early Linkin Park's drop-tuned sound. Its versatility handles both crushing rhythm riffs and smooth clean tones seamlessly.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

This amp's chunky, saturated low-mids and tight response make it perfect for Delson's drop-D and drop-C# palm-muted rhythms that anchor Linkin Park's heaviest moments. It cuts through dense production without losing definition.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Delson deploys the Cry Baby sparingly on select tracks for expressive, soulful moments that break up the relentless heaviness. Its responsive sweep adds dynamic character to atmospheric clean sections.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
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Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

This workhorse delay creates the dotted-eighth rhythmic repeats essential to Linkin Park's clean, ambient textures, particularly on songs like 'Numb.' Its digital precision enables Brad's dramatic transitions between heavy and ethereal sections.