Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings
Chop Suey! settings for Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108
System Of A Down · adapted 4 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108, set Gain 5.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 8, Treble 6. Use the both pickups balanced (defined pick attack) pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4-String · updated 2026-10-25
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced (defined pick attack)
Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 knobs
- Gain
- 5.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 6
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that cuts through the mix.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the sweet spot for saturation.
- Focus on playing with a strong attack to emphasize the midrange punch.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 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 Ampeg Rocket Bass RB-108 settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 5.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 8, Treble 6.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
Both pickups balanced (defined pick attack).
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 Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4-String. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
Chop Suey! on other amps
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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.