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Till the End Guitar Tone Settings
Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway · 2000s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1968 Gibson ES-335
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (original to 1968 ES-335, likely patent number or T-top)
Amp
Dave Friedman-modded 1970s Marshall JMP100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2008 (Scars on Broadway self-titled album). Daron primarily used the ES-335 for heavy rhythm tones on this record. No evidence of live-specific gear or alternate guitars for the riff section. Friedman-modded Marshall JMP100 is confirmed as the main amp for heavy tones in this era.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive palm muting
- high-gain saturation
- focused midrange punch
- articulate attack
- slightly scooped mids
- chunky modern rhythm
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience
- bridge pickup bite
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings found for 'Till the End'; settings estimated based on typical Friedman-modded Marshall JMP100 usage in modern metal and Daron's described approach.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; Daron states he plugs straight into the amp for heavy tones.
- Guitar model and amp confirmed for this album/era, but pickup selector position inferred from typical heavy rhythm practice and tone characteristics.
- No evidence of amp reverb or other built-in effects being used; low reverb setting included for minimal studio ambience.
- If alternate guitars or amps were used for layering, they are not referenced for the main riff section.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Daron Malakian typically uses high gain, but not extreme, with a tight, modern metal rhythm tone—focused mids, controlled bass, and a slightly aggressive treble/presence for clarity. The track is dry and punchy, with little to no reverb, matching his usual amp settings and production style.