Solo Tone

Hypnotize

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Gibson SG

AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (modded for extra gain)

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass4.5

mid7

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Used for distorted tones on 'Hypnotize' including the solo. Signal chain is very basic: guitar straight into amp, with minimal pedal use. The amp's second channel was modified for extra gain. No evidence of additional rack or pedal effects used in the studio for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive high-gain saturationmid-forward lead tonesinging sustainarticulate single-note clarityslightly compressedfocused upper midsminimal ambienceno audible modulation or delaydirect, in-your-face solo sound

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced picking technique, tight timing, and clean articulation at a moderate tempo, but does not involve extreme shred or advanced effects switching.

Sources

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