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Riff Tone
Spiders
System Of A Down
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (1962, stock, passive humbuckers)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 2-channel 100W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and Guitar Chalk for debut album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'Spiders' riff. No evidence of live rig differences for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionarticulate attackpunchy low endminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturationclear note definitionfocused distortioncrisp palm mutingslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (1962, stock, passive humbuckers)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 2-channel 100W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and Guitar Chalk for debut album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'Spiders' riff. No evidence of live rig differences for this era.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemid-forward aggressionarticulate attackpunchy low endminimal ambiencehigh-gain saturationclear note definitionfocused distortioncrisp palm mutingslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or extreme speed.