Amp settings
Chop Suey! settings for Amp
System Of A Down · adapted 37 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Amp, set Gain 6, Drive 3, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6. Use the both humbuckers balanced pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Ibanez SR500E · updated 2026-11-13
- Pickup
- Both humbuckers balanced
Amp knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Ultra low
- 0
- Ultra high
- 0
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that emphasizes the midrange.
- Experiment with your right hand position to find the sweet spot for punchy articulation.
- Adjust the drive control to taste for added saturation without losing clarity.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Amp 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 Amp settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 6, Drive 3, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
Both humbuckers balanced.
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 Ibanez SR500E. 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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