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Riff Tone
Aerials
System Of A Down
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC300
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for Toxicity album era; clean section uses amp's clean channel. No evidence of pedal-based drive or modulation for clean riff. Drop C tuning (CGCFAD).
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedslightly compressednot sparkling brightclear and articulatemellow attackfull-bodiedno audible modulationsubtle amp reverbneck pickup characterclean, not edge-of-breakup
Difficulty
The clean riff requires precise picking and timing to maintain clarity, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 7 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC300
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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This tone has been researched 7 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for Toxicity album era; clean section uses amp's clean channel. No evidence of pedal-based drive or modulation for clean riff. Drop C tuning (CGCFAD).
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedslightly compressednot sparkling brightclear and articulatemellow attackfull-bodiedno audible modulationsubtle amp reverbneck pickup characterclean, not edge-of-breakup
Difficulty
The clean riff requires precise picking and timing to maintain clarity, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.