System of a Down - Shavo Odadjian Bass Gear Rig

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Shavo Odadjian is the bassist for the Armenian American-based alternative metal band System of a Down and a member of the group Achozen.

Let's look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in the System of a Down bass player's rig.

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Bass Guitars
- Gibson Thunderbird IV (Main bass)

- Gibson Blackbird

- Ibanez BTB1000 or BTB500

- Music Man StingRay

- Meatball Iron 8088 Pro Super Bass

Amplifiers and Cabinets
- 4 Ashdown ABM900 Evo II heads

- 4 Ashdown 8x10" Cabinets

Effects Pedal
- SansAmp bass pedal

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