GuitarCleanRiff
Lost In Hollywood Riff Guitar Tone Settings — System Of A Down
System Of A Down · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1962 Gibson SG
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JMP100 (100-watt, one channel stock, one channel modded for extra gain)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, Mezmerize album (2004-2005). Daron Malakian is quoted as wanting the strings to be clearly heard, with minimal effects and a very basic rig. No evidence of pedal use for the clean riff section; amp was room-miked. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- clear and articulate
- warm and smooth
- slightly compressed
- string definition emphasized
- gentle attack
- minimal breakup
- open and airy
- mildly scooped mids
- not harsh or brittle
- natural room ambience