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Solo Tone
Lonely Day
System Of A Down
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (1962, likely reissue or original as per artist interview)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, but likely JCM800 or JMP based on era and artist interview)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album: Hypnotize). Daron Malakian states he used his 1962 SG Standard for most Mezmerize/Hypnotize recordings, through a Marshall amp. No evidence of live/touring gear for this specific solo. No evidence of additional amp models or layering for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicclear note separationslightly compressedwarm midrangearticulate attackmild breakupnot overly saturatedharmonized lead linessubtle ambience
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends and vibrato, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (1962, likely reissue or original as per artist interview)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, but likely JCM800 or JMP based on era and artist interview)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2005 (album: Hypnotize). Daron Malakian states he used his 1962 SG Standard for most Mezmerize/Hypnotize recordings, through a Marshall amp. No evidence of live/touring gear for this specific solo. No evidence of additional amp models or layering for this solo.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth and melodicclear note separationslightly compressedwarm midrangearticulate attackmild breakupnot overly saturatedharmonized lead linessubtle ambience
Difficulty
The solo is melodic and expressive, requiring good control of bends and vibrato, but does not involve fast runs or advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.