Acoustic B200 settings
Chop Suey! settings for Acoustic B200
System Of A Down · adapted 6 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Acoustic B200, set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Shape 0. Use the p pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Aria Pro II Magna Series · updated 2026-11-02
- Pickup
- P pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge)
Acoustic B200 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6
- Shape
- 0
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that enhances the overdrive character.
- Experiment with the drive control to add more saturation to your tone without losing clarity.
- Adjust the bass and mid settings to find the right balance for your specific room acoustics.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Acoustic B200 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 Acoustic B200 settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 6, Mid 7, Treble 6, Shape 0.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
P pickup favored (80% neck / 20% bridge).
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 Aria Pro II Magna Series. 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.