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Solo Tone

Toxicity

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Iceman IC520
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsIbanez stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, high output)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass5.5
mid4.5
treble7
reverb0
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionBoss Boss MT-2 Metal Zone

Notes

Studio recording, 2001. Guitar in Drop C tuning (C G C F A D). Solo tracked with bridge pickup. Amp boosted with Boss MT-2 Metal Zone for high-gain, scooped mids sound. Settings confirmed for studio use, not live.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationcrisp highssinging sustainarticulate single-note linesbright and cuttingdry, direct soundfocused attack

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate to advanced picking technique, tight palm muting, and accurate note articulation at a moderate tempo. The high-gain setting demands clean execution to avoid muddiness.

Sources

Toxicity Guitar Tone Settings — System of a Down | ToneMirrorAmp Settings for Toxicity by System of a Down (album tone) - Guitar Chalk

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