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Schecter built the Johnny Christ Bass as a signature instrument for Avenged Sevenfold bassist Johnny Christ, positioning it within the company's artist signature line as a purpose-built electric bass. The 213 carried the Satin Black finish and gold hardware combination that defined the model's aesthetic identity.
Construction followed a bolt-on neck joint, pairing a maple neck in a C profile with an ebony fretboard radiused at 12 inches. Twenty-one narrow extra-jumbo frets span a 34-inch scale, and the 42mm Graph Tech XL Black Tusq nut sets string spacing at the headstock. Grover tuners handle the Ernie Ball 4-string Super Long set. The ash body accepts the Schecter Custom Bass bridge, which supports both string-through-body and top-load stringing. Electronics consist of an EMG MMCS at the bridge position and an EMG 81 at the neck, governed by a master volume, a blend control, and a 2-band EMG active EQ — all powered by a 9-volt clip-in battery compartment. Hardware throughout is gold, including the metal knurled knobs secured with set screws. Inlays are gold bone crosses with a Deathbat motif at the 12th fret. The 2-way adjustable truss rod is accessed with a 5/32-inch Allen key.
Owners sourcing replacement hardware should note that the string-through/top-load bridge geometry and the 42mm nut width are the critical dimensions when locating compatible parts; a qualified guitar technician or luthier can confirm fit for any component swap or setup work.
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