GuitarDistortedSolo
Tentative Solo Guitar Tone Settings — System Of A Down
System Of A Down · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson SG (likely Custom Shop, as used by Daron Malakian in this era)
Pickups
Humbuckers (Gibson stock or custom, exact model not specified for this recording)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (modded, as referenced for Mesmerize era studio recordings)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005 (Mesmerize/Hypnotize sessions). Daron switched to a Gibson SG and used a modded Marshall amp for the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the solo. No confirmed pedal use for this solo, but amp gain is primary.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- singing sustain
- aggressive and saturated
- slightly scooped mids
- articulate attack
- compressed high-gain
- metallic edge
- controlled feedback
- medium sustain
- clear note separation