Riff Tone

Hypnotize

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Gibson SG Standard

AmpMarshall JMP100 (100-watt, 1970s, Dave Friedman-modded)

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Daron Malakian used the 1962 Gibson SG Standard for clean and distorted tones on 'Hypnotize.' The amp was a Marshall JMP100, reportedly modded by Dave Friedman. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone; all drive comes from the amp. Pickup and knob settings for clean sections are not explicitly documented.

Tone Character(10)

clear and bell-likeslightly compressed attackarticulate and present highstight low endwarm midrangeminimal breakupdynamic response to pickingstudio-layered for fullnessno audible overdrivecrisp transient response

Difficulty

The clean riff requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

System of a Down – Hypnotize - Gear & Equipment Used ...Daron Malakian’s new album, Addicted to the Violence - Premier Guitar

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