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Riff Tone
Sugar
System Of A Down
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC300
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 2-channel 100W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Daron Malakian is seen using a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier in the studio for the debut album. Marshall Plexi 1959SLP also present but Rectifier is confirmed in Sylvia Massy session video. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; distortion is amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionfocused midrange puncharticulate attackdry, minimal ambiencechunky rhythmclear note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman IC300
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 2-channel 100W Solo Head
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997-1998. Daron Malakian is seen using a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier in the studio for the debut album. Marshall Plexi 1959SLP also present but Rectifier is confirmed in Sylvia Massy session video. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; distortion is amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain distortionfocused midrange puncharticulate attackdry, minimal ambiencechunky rhythmclear note separationslightly scooped midsmodern metal crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast alternate picking at a high tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.