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Clean Tone
Chop Suey!
System Of A Down
Bassmetal2000s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird (likely, some Ibanez BTB use on early albums possible)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic head + Ampeg 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2001, Toxicity album; Shavo known for Ampeg SVT and Gibson Thunderbird in this era; some forum debate about Ibanez BTB on first album, but Toxicity era is Thunderbird/SVT.
Tone Character(10)
clear and tight low endpunchy, articulate attackslight compressionno audible distortionfull-bodiedpresent midscontrolled trebleno modulation or filter effectsdistinct pick definitionsits well under heavy guitars
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, consistent pick playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity under the mix, but the part itself is rhythmically straightforward and not technically demanding.
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Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird (likely, some Ibanez BTB use on early albums possible)
AmpAmpeg SVT Classic head + Ampeg 8x10 cab
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2001, Toxicity album; Shavo known for Ampeg SVT and Gibson Thunderbird in this era; some forum debate about Ibanez BTB on first album, but Toxicity era is Thunderbird/SVT.
Tone Character(10)
clear and tight low endpunchy, articulate attackslight compressionno audible distortionfull-bodiedpresent midscontrolled trebleno modulation or filter effectsdistinct pick definitionsits well under heavy guitars
Difficulty
The clean section requires tight, consistent pick playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity under the mix, but the part itself is rhythmically straightforward and not technically demanding.