15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings
Chop Suey! settings for 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music
System Of A Down · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music, set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7. Use the p pickup (split-coil, only pickup position) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Fender Precision Bass · updated 2026-09-04
- Pickup
- P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position)
15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music knobs
- Gain
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that emphasizes the midrange.
- Experiment with your picking dynamics to find the sweet spot for distortion.
- Consider using a pedal for additional overdrive if your amp lacks saturation.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music actually has.
- Bass
- Ibanez Iceman (early 2000s, as seen in official music video and cited for Toxicity album era)
- Amp
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, Toxicity era; most-cited amp for album and heavy riff sections)
- Gain
- 8.5
- Bass
- 6.5
- Mid
- 4
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 7
- Reverb
- 0
Different bass or pedals? Get Chop Suey! adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts System Of A Down's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best 15W Bass Combo Amplifier by Gear4music settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
P pickup (split-coil, only pickup position).
What gear did System Of A Down use on Chop Suey!?
Bass: Ibanez Iceman (early 2000s, as seen in official music video and cited for Toxicity album era). Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, Toxicity era; most-cited amp for album and heavy riff sections).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Precision Bass. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.