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Last Resort

"Last Resort" is the debut single by Papa Roach, released on March 7, 2000, and featured on their second studio album, Infest. The track blends hard rock and nu-metal with aggressive riffing and a driving rhythm that made it a defining sound of its era. For electric guitar players, it offers a solid introduction to heavy, distorted power-chord progressions and the tight, percussive picking style central to early 2000s rock.

  • The song topped the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart for seven consecutive weeks in 2000.
  • "Last Resort" first appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film Ready to Rumble before Infest's release.
  • The track became a top-10 hit in Austria, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, showing wide international reach.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Jerry Horton used Gibson Les Pauls early in Papa Roach's career to achieve the thick, warm sustain needed for nu-metal riffs. The Les Paul's solid body and humbuckers provided the heavy tone foundation before his switch to PRS models.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Horton deployed the Les Paul Custom's enhanced hardware and construction for reliable high-gain tones during Papa Roach's formative years. Its thick body resonance complemented the Dual Rectifier's saturation perfectly for crushing drop-tuned passages.

PRS Custom 24
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PRS Custom 24

The PRS Custom 24's balanced tone and playability in drop tunings make it Horton's primary choice for Papa Roach's modern sound. Its 25-inch scale and versatile voice work seamlessly with the Dual Rectifier while handling both heavy riffs and clean textures.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

The Dual Rectifier defines Papa Roach's signature high-gain tone, with Horton pushing the modern channel to 6-7 gain for saturated, articulate riffs. Boosted bass and presence cut through the mix while scooped mids deliver the classic nu-metal crunch.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Horton uses the Cry Baby wah for occasional lead accents and expressive passages, adding dynamic movement to Papa Roach's heavier compositions. It cuts through the high-gain saturation with responsive tone shaping for memorable solo moments.

DigiTech Whammy
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DigiTech Whammy

While not a core pedal in Horton's chain, the Whammy could add pitch-shifted textures and experimental lead variations to Papa Roach's arrangements. Its polyphonic tracking would complement the PRS guitars' clarity for modern production techniques.

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