Solo Tone

Aerials

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Aerials' solo, 2001. Gear confirmed for Toxicity album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No evidence of additional effects or pedals used for the solo in studio context.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainsmooth lead toneslightly scooped midstight low endarticulate single-note claritywarm upper midscontrolled feedbackfluid legato phrasingmelodic phrasing with sustainhigh-gain saturation

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate lead technique, with expressive bends, vibrato, and melodic phrasing, but does not involve extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.

Sources

System of a Down – Toxicity - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album System of a Down Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard How can I make my guitar sound more like the one in aerials? - Reddit

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