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Solo Tone

Hypnotize

System Of A Down

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarHagstrom II (red, 1960s)
AmpWatkins (WEM) Dominator MK1 (1960-1965), tremolo channel

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Used specifically for the clean intro and solo section of 'Hypnotize'. Daron Malakian stated he used the Hagstrom through the Watkins Dominator for the clean parts, including solo, to achieve a punchy, distinctive clean tone. Tremolo channel was used for tremolo sections in some songs.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatepunchy clean attackslightly compressedvintage sixties flavorclear note separationwarm but not muddydynamic responseslight tremolo shimmer (if present)no audible reverbdistinctive, non-generic clean

Difficulty

The solo requires clean, accurate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

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