Fender Rumble 500 settings
Chop Suey! settings for Fender Rumble 500
System Of A Down · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the System Of A Down "Chop Suey!" distorted tone on a Fender Rumble 500, set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Bright 1. Use the both pickups balanced pickup.
Distorted settings
Adapted for a Fender Jazz Bass · updated 2026-06-09
- Pickup
- Both pickups balanced
Fender Rumble 500 knobs
- Gain
- 6.5
- Drive
- 3
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
- Bright
- 1
- Contour
- 0
- Vintage
- 1
- Compression
- 4
Playing tips
- Use fingerstyle to emphasize the growly character of the Jazz Bass.
- Experiment with the drive control to find the right level of saturation without losing clarity.
- Play closer to the neck for a warmer tone, or near the bridge for more bite.
The original rig
What System Of A Down used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Fender Rumble 500 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 500 settings for Chop Suey!?
Set Gain 6.5, Drive 3, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5, Bright 1.
Which pickup should I use for Chop Suey!?
Both pickups 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 Fender Jazz 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.