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Riff Tone

This Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like I'm On This Song

System Of A Down

Guitarmetal2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1962 Gibson SG
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 Mk II Master Lead 100w (modded for extra gain)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005 Mezmerize sessions. Main distorted tones tracked with the 1962 SG into the Marshall JMP 2203 Mk II, single 4x12 cab. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; signal chain is guitar → amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song's riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsaturated high-gain cruncharticulate note separationchunky low endslightly scooped midsrazor-sharp attackminimal ambiencedry, focused distortionmodern metal clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking and tight palm muting at a high tempo, demanding strong right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.

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