Fender Rumble 25 settings
Chop Suey! settings for Fender Rumble 25
System Of A Down · adapted 18 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble 25, set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7. Use the both pickups (p for body, j for bite) pickup.
Distorted settings
updated 2026-11-11
- Pickup
- Both pickups (P for body, J for bite)
Fender Rumble 25 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 7
Playing tips
- Use a pick to achieve a clanky attack that emphasizes the midrange.
- Experiment with the drive control to add more saturation without losing clarity.
- Adjust your playing position on the strings to find the sweet spot for articulation.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 25 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 Rumble 25 settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
Both pickups (P for body, J for bite).
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.
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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.