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Solo Tone
Psycho
System Of A Down
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC100
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959SLP (likely with boost/overdrive in front)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, year 2001 (Toxicity sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for Toxicity era by Equipboard and Sylvia Massy session notes. No evidence of Friedman amps or modern pedalboard for this album. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate attackslightly scooped midsclear note separationcrisp high endchunky low endmetallic bitefast note decay
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and quick position shifts, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC100
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959SLP (likely with boost/overdrive in front)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, year 2001 (Toxicity sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for Toxicity era by Equipboard and Sylvia Massy session notes. No evidence of Friedman amps or modern pedalboard for this album. Effects inferred from both sources and audio.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsinging sustainarticulate attackslightly scooped midsclear note separationcrisp high endchunky low endmetallic bitefast note decay
Difficulty
The solo requires fast alternate picking, tight palm muting, and quick position shifts, making it challenging for most intermediate players.