Distorted Tone

Blinded In Chains

Avenged Sevenfold

Bassmetal2000s

Original Gear

BassSchecter Stiletto Stage-5 (Johnny Christ Signature, 5-string, active EMG pickups)

AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB into Gallien-Krueger Neo 8x10 Cabinet

PickupsDual EMG humbuckers (active)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

presence7

compression6

Effects & Signal Chain

preampMXR MXR M80 Bass DI+

Notes

Studio recording, 2005, City of Evil album. Johnny Christ is confirmed to use this rig for the album era.

Tone Character(9)

aggressive pick attackclanky upper midsdeep low endgritty overdriven edgetight, punchy responsemetallic growlclear note definition under distortionslight compression for sustainaudible drive but not full fuzz

Difficulty

The song features fast, aggressive pick playing with syncopated rhythms and some complex fills, especially in the outro, requiring tight timing and stamina typical of modern metal bass.

Sources

Advice on DI / Preamp for metal - Effects - Basschat Johnny Christ | Equipboard What are the best amp settings to get an a7x sound? - Reddit TIL the bass riff in the outro to Blinded In Chains was recorded on an ...

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