Riff Tone

Talkin Shit

Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard

AmpDave Friedman-modded 1970s Marshall JMP100 (100-watt head) into Marshall 4x12 cab

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

noise_gateMXR MXR Smart Gate Pro

Notes

Studio recording for Scars on Broadway's 'Talkin Shit' (self-titled album, 2008). No dirt pedals; all drive from amp. Friedman modded Marshall JMP100 is the main amp for heavy tones. Guitar is the 1962 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard. Effects are minimal, with only occasional modulation/delay for texture. Settings estimated based on typical usage and era; no explicit knob values found for this song.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingmid-forward British cruncharticulate note separationpunchy low endslightly scooped but present midssaturated but not fizzyminimal ambiencefocused, modern metal rhythmno excessive compression

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise rhythm playing at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Daron Malakian’s new album, Addicted to the Violence - Premier Guitar Daron Malakian - Equipboard System of a Down's Daron Malakian Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar

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