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Esperanza Spalding is best known as a jazz bassist and singer who draws upon many genres in her own compositions. Read More
Bass Rig
Basses: 19th-century 3/4-size French flatback with a carved top, When in Europe - Czech Basses, Fretless Acoustic Bass mad by Mike Doolin in Portland Pickups: Fishman Full Circle pickup Amplification: Gallien-Krueger MB150 Strings: Thomastik Weichs for the E and A strings, Thomastik Spirocores for the D and G Strings, unspecified German Bow
Flea is best known as the bassist and co-founding member of the music group Red Hot Chili Peppers. His work with the band incorporates several musical styles, ranging from aggressive slap bass to more subdued and melodic techniques. Learn More Here.
Bass Rig
Basses: Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray, Spector Bass, Modulus Flea Bass, 61' Fender Jazz Bass, Fleabass Effects: Boss AW-2 Auto Wah. Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive, Boss FT-2 Dynamic Filter, MXR Micro Amp; dbx160X compressor; Electro-Harmonix Q-Tron, Electro-Harmonix BassBalls Amplification: Gallien-Krueger and Mesa-Boogie amps Strings: GHS Boomers
Cliff Burton is best known as the bassist of thrash metal band Metallica. He is widely considered to have been one of the most influential metal bassists of all time. Known for his heavy use of distortion and effects best exemplified on his signature piece, "Anesthesia Pulling Teeth". Learn More Here
Bass Rig
Basses: Rickenbacker 4001, Aria Pro II SB-1000 in black., Alembic Spoiler Effects: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, Morley Power Wah Boost Amplification Mesa Boogie 4x12 and 1x15 cabinets, Ampeg SVT-1540HE Classis Series Enclosure
Larry Graham is best known as the bass guitar player in the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band Sly & The Family Stone, and as the founder and frontman of Graham Central Station. He is credited with the invention of the slapping technique, which radically expanded the tonal palette of the instrument.
Bass Rig
Basses: Fender Jazz Bass, Japanese-built custom Moon bass w/Bartolini pickups Effects: Morley Power Fuzz Wah, Roland Jet Phaser, Mu-Tron Octave Divider, Maestro Fuzz Phaser Amplification: Sunn, Acoustic, Ampeg, and Hughes & Kettner amps
Geddy Lee is best known as the bassist and vocalist for Canadian progressive rock group Rush. His style, technique, and virtuosity on the bass guitar have proven very influential in the rock and heavy metal genres, inspiring such players as Steve Harris of Iron Maiden, John Myung of Dream Theater, Les Claypool of Primus, Cliff Burton of Metallica, and countless others. Learn More
Bass Rig
Basses: '72 Fender Jazz Bass, Rickenbacker 4001 Effects: Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI, Palmer speaker simulator, Moog Tauras bass pedals Amplification: Ampeg SVT and Sunn amps Strings: Roto-sound Swing Bass roundwounds
