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Riff Tone

Aerials

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s-80s, black finish, used on Toxicity album)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording, Toxicity era, clean channel for clean sections)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2001 (Toxicity album). Daron Malakian is confirmed to use a Gibson Les Paul Custom into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the Toxicity album. Clean sections are played on the amp's clean channel. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff section. No evidence of pedal-based effects for the clean part.

Tone Character(10)
clear and bell-likewarm and roundedarticulate low string resonanceslightly compressedpresent but not harsh highsno audible breakup or distortionfull-bodied lowsdynamic and touch-sensitivedry with minimal reverbno chorus or modulation

Difficulty

The clean riff requires accurate picking and muting to maintain clarity and avoid string noise, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it moderately easy for intermediate players.

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