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Riff Tone
Gie Mou “My Son”
Daron Malakian And Scars On Broadway
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely early 1960s, possibly 1962 model)
AmpMarshall JMP100 (100-watt tube head, likely late 1970s or early 1980s model)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for Scars on Broadway, 'Gie Mou “My Son”', released 2018 but likely tracked in the 2010s. Daron is known to use his Gibson SG and Marshall JMP100 for most Scars on Broadway recordings. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; amp gain is primary source of distortion.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forwardaggressive attackwarm low endslightly compressedarticulate riffingpunchynot overly brightminimal ambiencefocused and direct
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and syncopated rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely early 1960s, possibly 1962 model)
AmpMarshall JMP100 (100-watt tube head, likely late 1970s or early 1980s model)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for Scars on Broadway, 'Gie Mou “My Son”', released 2018 but likely tracked in the 2010s. Daron is known to use his Gibson SG and Marshall JMP100 for most Scars on Broadway recordings. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; amp gain is primary source of distortion.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forwardaggressive attackwarm low endslightly compressedarticulate riffingpunchynot overly brightminimal ambiencefocused and direct
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise alternate picking, and syncopated rhythm, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.