Back to CommunityCreate Free Account
Clean Tone
Suggestions
System Of A Down
BassAlternative metal / Nu metal1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV (commonly used by Shavo Odadjian)
AmpAshdown ABM‑1200‑EVO IV head (Ashdown artist model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Shavo is known to use Warwick and custom basses too, but Equipboard lists Thunderbird IV; he also uses Tech 21 SansAmp DI and Ashdown amps. Exact gear for 'Suggestions' not confirmed.
Tone Character(4)
aggressivepunchylow‑end heavytight and dynamic
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Suggestions' is rhythmically steady with some muting and groove; it's not overly complex but requires tight timing and control.
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountBassAlternative metal / Nu metal1990s
Original Gear
BassGibson Thunderbird IV (commonly used by Shavo Odadjian)
AmpAshdown ABM‑1200‑EVO IV head (Ashdown artist model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Shavo is known to use Warwick and custom basses too, but Equipboard lists Thunderbird IV; he also uses Tech 21 SansAmp DI and Ashdown amps. Exact gear for 'Suggestions' not confirmed.
Tone Character(4)
aggressivepunchylow‑end heavytight and dynamic
Difficulty
The bass line in 'Suggestions' is rhythmically steady with some muting and groove; it's not overly complex but requires tight timing and control.