GuitarDistortedSolo
Aerials Solo Guitar Tone Settings — System Of A Down
System Of A Down · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard)
Amp
Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'Aerials' solo, 2001. Gear confirmed for Toxicity album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No evidence of additional effects or pedals used for the solo in studio context.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- smooth lead tone
- slightly scooped mids
- tight low end
- articulate single-note clarity
- warm upper mids
- controlled feedback
- fluid legato phrasing
- melodic phrasing with sustain
- high-gain saturation