“That thick sound you need for heavy metal – it’s all about the Les Paul. There’s no other guitar with the same kind of bottom-end as a Gibson”: Serj Tankian reveals he has a Gibson signature model on the way

Daron Malakian (L) and Serj Tankian of System of a Down perform during Riot Fest at the National Western Complex on August 28, 2015 in Denver, Colorado.

“Serj Tankian” and “guitarist” may not be two words that you'd immediately associate with each other. However, the System of a Down frontman is a formidable player, picking up the guitar for live renditions of fan favorites like Question! and Aerials, and flexing his skills on his solo releases, including his brand-new Foundations EP.

Not only that, he recently partnered with Gibson, and has revealed that a new Serj Tankian Gibson signature model is well underway.