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Chop Suey!
System Of A Down
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (1962 reissue, likely double-tracked with early '80s Gibson Korina Flying V)
AmpMarshall (likely JCM800 or JMP, possibly modded), possibly layered with Friedman amp (Marshall JMP-style modded head)
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain8.5
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tight and percussiveaggressive attackchunky low endsaturated high-gainarticulate note separationslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencefast transient responsemodern metal claritydry, in-your-face sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking with precise timing, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players. The syncopated rhythms and quick chord changes add to the technical demands.
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