Clean Tone
Buried Alive
Avenged Sevenfold
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassSchecter Stiletto Custom-4
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB head + GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsEMG-HZ passive humbuckers (2x, neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M80 Bass DI+
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (Nightmare album); Johnny Christ's main live and studio rig for this era.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endtight, controlled attackmodern, hi-fi clarityslightly scooped midsfull-bodiedno audible drivestudio-polishedfingerstyle definition
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward with some syncopation and requires a controlled, even fingerstyle technique to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced technical demands.
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Original Gear
BassSchecter Stiletto Custom-4
AmpGallien-Krueger 2001RB head + GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsEMG-HZ passive humbuckers (2x, neck and bridge)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
presence5
compression5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
preampMXR MXR M80 Bass DI+
Notes
Studio recording, 2010 (Nightmare album); Johnny Christ's main live and studio rig for this era.
Tone Character(9)
clear and articulatedeep low endtight, controlled attackmodern, hi-fi clarityslightly scooped midsfull-bodiedno audible drivestudio-polishedfingerstyle definition
Difficulty
The clean section is rhythmically straightforward with some syncopation and requires a controlled, even fingerstyle technique to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced technical demands.
Buried Alive settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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