Fender Frontman 10G settings
Chop Suey! settings for Fender Frontman 10G
System Of A Down · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Fender Frontman 10G, set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5. Use the both firebird mini-humbuckers pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-07-14
- Pickup
- Both Firebird mini-humbuckers
Fender Frontman 10G knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings for a warmer tone.
- Experiment with finger placement near the neck for a rounder sound.
- Play with dynamics to emphasize the overdrive without losing clarity.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Frontman 10G 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 Fender Frontman 10G settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
Both Firebird mini-humbuckers.
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?
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.