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Gie Mou “My Son” Guitar Tone Settings
Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway · 2010s+ · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG (likely early 1960s, possibly 1962 model)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock or PAF-style, exact model unknown)
Amp
Marshall JMP100 (100-watt tube head, likely late 1970s or early 1980s model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for Scars on Broadway, 'Gie Mou “My Son”', released 2018 but likely tracked in the 2010s. Daron is known to use his Gibson SG and Marshall JMP100 for most Scars on Broadway recordings. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; amp gain is primary source of distortion.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- mid-forward
- aggressive attack
- warm low end
- slightly compressed
- articulate riffing
- punchy
- not overly bright
- minimal ambience
- focused and direct
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact gear/settings for 'Gie Mou “My Son”' riff section; all gear and settings are inferred from Daron Malakian's typical studio setup for Scars on Broadway and System of a Down in the 2010s.
- No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; distortion is from amp gain.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical rhythm tone and genre.
- Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Marshall JMP100 usage by Daron Malakian.
- No explicit mention of effects or pedals for this recording; pedal array left empty.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Daron Malakian typically uses a saturated, modern hard rock/metal tone with tight low end, balanced mids, and clear but not harsh highs. The riff in 'Gie Mou' has high gain, moderate bass, and slightly forward mids for articulation, with minimal reverb for a dry, punchy mix.