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Distorted Tone
Chop Suey!
System Of A Down
BassAlternative metal, nu metal2000s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Bassist Shavo Odadjian is credited with using a Gibson Thunderbird IV on “Chop Suey!” according to Songsterr’s bass tab listing. No specific amp model or pickup details were found in available sources.
Tone Character(3)
Heavy low-endAggressive attackPunchy midrange
Difficulty
The bass part features steady rhythmic patterns with occasional syncopation in drop C tuning, making it slightly above easy but not highly complex.
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Create Free AccountBassAlternative metal, nu metal2000s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV
AmpUnknown
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Bassist Shavo Odadjian is credited with using a Gibson Thunderbird IV on “Chop Suey!” according to Songsterr’s bass tab listing. No specific amp model or pickup details were found in available sources.
Tone Character(3)
Heavy low-endAggressive attackPunchy midrange
Difficulty
The bass part features steady rhythmic patterns with occasional syncopation in drop C tuning, making it slightly above easy but not highly complex.