Distorted Tone
Bat Country
Avenged Sevenfold
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassSchecter Signature Johnny Christ Bass
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB into GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (active, likely EMG or Seymour Duncan, as per Schecter specs)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M-80 Bass Direct Box
Notes
Studio, 2005, City of Evil album. Gear confirmed by Premier Guitar rig rundown and Equipboard for this era.
Tone Character(9)
Aggressive pick attackClanky upper midsGrowly low-midsTight low endNoticeable grit and drivePunchy and present in the mixSlightly compressedModern metal clarityNo audible chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive pick playing with tight timing and consistent attack, but is mostly root-based and not highly technical in terms of note choice or advanced techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
BassSchecter Signature Johnny Christ Bass
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB into GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (active, likely EMG or Seymour Duncan, as per Schecter specs)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence7
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M-80 Bass Direct Box
Notes
Studio, 2005, City of Evil album. Gear confirmed by Premier Guitar rig rundown and Equipboard for this era.
Tone Character(9)
Aggressive pick attackClanky upper midsGrowly low-midsTight low endNoticeable grit and drivePunchy and present in the mixSlightly compressedModern metal clarityNo audible chorus or modulation
Difficulty
The part requires fast, aggressive pick playing with tight timing and consistent attack, but is mostly root-based and not highly technical in terms of note choice or advanced techniques.
Bat Country settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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