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Prison Song guitar tone

System of a Down · Toxicity · 2001 · Metal

High Gain

Main Riff

AmpPeavey 5150
GuitarGibson Les Paul
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN7.5
BASS6
MID2.5
TREBLE7.5
PRESENCE5
REVERB0

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Maxon OD808 boost
    Drive 2.5 · Tone 6 · Level 9
    Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.

Keep the noise gate fast so palm mutes stay percussive.

Lead

Solo Boost

AmpPeavey 5150
GuitarGibson Les Paul
PickupBridge humbucker
GAIN8.5
BASS6
MID3
TREBLE7.5
PRESENCE5
REVERB0

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Maxon OD808 boost
    Drive 2.5 · Tone 6 · Level 9
    Tightening boost in front of the high-gain channel.
  2. MXR Carbon Copy delay
    Time 4.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
    Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

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