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Riff Tone
P.L.U.C.K. (Clean Version)
System Of A Down
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman (likely IC300 or IC500, as used by Daron Malakian on SOAD's debut album sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Modern Red Channel, silicon diode rectifier setting, V30 cab)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear confirmed for debut album era by multiple sources. No evidence of live/touring rig or later Friedman amps for this song/era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midrangeaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationdry, punchy soundfocused midsrich, biting attackarticulate note separationminimal ambiencebridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a high tempo, with aggressive attack and syncopated rhythms typical of late-90s metal. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the speed and rhythmic precision demand solid intermediate technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman (likely IC300 or IC500, as used by Daron Malakian on SOAD's debut album sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Modern Red Channel, silicon diode rectifier setting, V30 cab)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Gear confirmed for debut album era by multiple sources. No evidence of live/touring rig or later Friedman amps for this song/era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midrangeaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationdry, punchy soundfocused midsrich, biting attackarticulate note separationminimal ambiencebridge pickup clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise alternate picking at a high tempo, with aggressive attack and syncopated rhythms typical of late-90s metal. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the speed and rhythmic precision demand solid intermediate technique.