Author: Alfie Williams

ULTIMATE Thrash Bass Starter Kit – Sound like the BIG 4!

Ultimate Thrash Bass Starter Kit You are a new bassist and you want to play Thrash bass. How about your band mates have decided they want to transition from Hair Metal to Thrash. Or you’re in a cover band but have never listened to Thrash. What are the essentials you need for a Thrash Bass…




Pop Punk Bass Starter Kit – Master 5 ESSENTIALS

Essential Pop Punk Bass Starter Kit Let’s say you were forced to play bass in a pop punk band by your band mates. How about you’re new to the bass guitar and have decided you want to play pop punk, or you’re in a cover band and have never really listened to pop punk. What…




Ryan Martinie Soften The Glare Bass Rig – Korn and Fodera

Welcome back to part 2 of the Ryan Martinie Soften The Glare Bass Rig. In this episode we follow Ryan playing in Korn, Kuari, Bassists Alliance and Soften The Glare all the way up to the Mudvayne reunion. Finally, with news from Fodera we take another look at his standard signature basses. Did you watch…




Ryan Martinie Bass Rig – Mudvayne

Ryan Martinie Bass Rig in Mudvayne In this episode of Behind the BrBr Deng. You’re going to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Ryan Martinie Bass Rig from the band Mudvayne.Through the use of Warwick basses, Ampeg amplifers the Ryan Martinie Bass Rig has been simple but especially effective at making bassists…




Robert Trujillo Bass Rig in Metallica – (2/2)

Robert Trujillo Bass Rig in Metallica Welcome back the Robert Trujillo Metallica bass rig. You’re going to learn all about Robert Trujillo during his time in Metallica 2003-2022.Robert Trujillo has used several types of basses over the years from Fernandes, Nash, Tobias, Zon, Yamaha and Warwick. Previously, part one explored Robert Trujillo bass rig and…



Robert Trujillo Bass Rig and history in Suicidal Tendencies

  Robert Trujillo Bass Rig and history in Suicidal Tendencies In this video series we reveal the Robert Trujillo bass rig and complete the Metallica Bass Rig Trilogy. By looking at every bass, amplifier and effects pedal Robert Trujillo has ever used. In this first installment of Rob’s career, we look at his formative years…




Krist Novoselic bass rig Bible – Nirvana

The Krist Novoselic bass rig has been a mystery for many years since the early demise of Nirvana. In this post, we look at his Ibanez Eagles, the real deal with the Gibson signature bass and his love of Mesa Boogie. Did you watch the video?! Would you like to know when the next one…




Rex Brown DOWN Bass Rig 2002-2020 (2/2)

Rex Brown DOWN Bass Rig  (2/2) Welcome back to the Rex Brown Down Bass Rig. In this part we head DOWN to NOLA with new Spector basses  new Hartke Amplifiers in Kill Devil Hill and explore Rex’s new musical tastes in his solo projects. If you’re looking for all things Pantera, you’ll find that in…




Rex Brown Bass Rig – Pantera 1982-2001 (1/2)

Rex Brown Bass Rig – Pantera 1982-2001 part 1 The Rex Brown bass rig is the groove machine behind Pantera, Down and Kill Devil Hill. By his own admission he was “never one to talk to the press”. And he was relegated as the “quiet one” in the band with nothing to say. In this…




Water – Ghost B.C bass rig – Know Your Bass Player

Ghost B.C bass rig The Ghost B.C bass rig has had few changes. If you’ve followed the band Ghost B.C, (sic Ghost) closely. You’ll know the performers on stage are called “Nameless Ghouls”. The Ghoul in question today is named Water, our bass player element, one of the classical elements of alchemy. Did you watch…