Distorted Tone
This Means War
Avenged Sevenfold
Bassmetal2010s+
Original Gear
BassSchecter Johnny Christ Signature Bass
AmpGallien-Krueger 1001RB-II (studio, likely) or 2001RB (live backup); GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (bridge, active EMG)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR M-80 Bass DI+
Notes
Studio context, recorded for 'Hail to the King' (2013); Johnny Christ is known to use the Schecter signature with active EMG pickup and Gallien-Krueger heads for both studio and live, with MXR M80 for distortion.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgritty overdriven low endmoderately scooped midsdeep and punchyclanky upper midstight low endslightly loose/dirty charactermetallic edgesustained distortionclear note definition under gain
Difficulty
The line is mostly root-based with a driving, aggressive pick attack, but requires tight timing and consistent articulation to cut through the mix under heavy distortion. Some moderate fills and rhythmic shifts add to the challenge.
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Original Gear
BassSchecter Johnny Christ Signature Bass
AmpGallien-Krueger 1001RB-II (studio, likely) or 2001RB (live backup); GK Neo 8x10 cabinet
PickupsHumbucker (bridge, active EMG)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6.5
treble7
presence6.5
compression6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionMXR MXR M-80 Bass DI+
Notes
Studio context, recorded for 'Hail to the King' (2013); Johnny Christ is known to use the Schecter signature with active EMG pickup and Gallien-Krueger heads for both studio and live, with MXR M80 for distortion.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive pick attackgritty overdriven low endmoderately scooped midsdeep and punchyclanky upper midstight low endslightly loose/dirty charactermetallic edgesustained distortionclear note definition under gain
Difficulty
The line is mostly root-based with a driving, aggressive pick attack, but requires tight timing and consistent articulation to cut through the mix under heavy distortion. Some moderate fills and rhythmic shifts add to the challenge.
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