Deftones – Deftones album cover

Deftones – Deftones

Album 2003

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2003 album Deftones.

Music from Deftones

Gear Used On Deftones

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Deftones – Deftones (2003). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Amplifiers used by Chi Cheng on Deftones

Guitar Preamps

Tech 21 NYC SansAmp PSA-1

Chi Cheng, the bassist of Deftones, is confirmed to have used the Tech 21 NYC SansAmp PSA-1 as evidenced by a picture found on the Deftones' self-titled enhanced CD. In this image, the SansAmp PSA-1 can be seen positioned right below the Korg tuner in Chi Cheng's equipment rack. The source of the image confirms its use during the recording of the self-titled album.

Effects Pedals used by Chi Cheng on Deftones

Tuners

Korg DTR-1 Rackmount Tuner

Avg price: $98.00

Chi Cheng, the bassist of Deftones, is confirmed to have used the Korg DTR-1 tuner as evidenced by a picture found on the Deftones' self-titled enhanced CD. In this image, the Korg DTR-1 can be seen positioned right above the SansAmp PSA-1 in Chi Cheng's equipment rack. The source of the image confirms its use during the recording of the self-titled album.

Bass Guitars used by Stephen Carpenter on Deftones

Electric Basses

ESP 5 String Bass

Avg price: $663.34

In the YouTube video "Deftones - Needles and Pins" by Gilbert Velasquez, Stephen Carpenter is seen using an ESP 5 String Bass while performing "Needles and Pins" and "Xerces."