Riff Tone
This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song
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
gain8.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 Mezmerize sessions. Main distorted tones tracked with the 1962 SG into the Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II, single 4x12 cab. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; signal chain is guitar → amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain cruncharticulate note separationchunky low endslightly scooped midsrazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencedry, focused distortionmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.
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Original Gear
Guitar1962 Gibson SG
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (modded for extra gain)
PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 Mezmerize sessions. Main distorted tones tracked with the 1962 SG into the Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II, single 4x12 cab. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; signal chain is guitar → amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain cruncharticulate note separationchunky low endslightly scooped midsrazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencedry, focused distortionmodern metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.
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