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Peter Steele Bass Rig – Type O Negative

Contents1 Peter Steele Bass Rig2 Peter Steele’s musical history2.1 Peter Steele’s first bass3 Creation of Carnivore3.1 Carnivore’s first appearance4 Origins of Type O Negative5 Peter Steele Bass Rig in Type O Negative5.1 Basses used in Type O Negative videos6 Peter Steele and the ESH Stinger 16.1 Back up ESH Stinger 17 Release of October Rust…




David Ellefsons amplifiers and effects pedals – Megadeth (2/2)

Welcome back to part 2 of David Ellefsons amplifiers rig. We finish this series with a look at the amplifiers used in Megadeth and Dave’s effects pedals.     Did you watch the video?! Would you like to know when the next one is out? Contents1 David Ellefsons amplifiers prior to Megadeth1.1 David Ellefsons amplifiers…




David Ellefson Bass Rig – Megadeth (Part 1/2)

With help of the David Ellefson Bass Rig. Megadeth have seated themselves into the Big Four of Thrash Metal. Dave is one of the nicest guys in metal and it’s a wonder how such a charming man can endure and survive the burning passion of Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine. Let’s find out how David’s bass rig…



Tim Commerford Bass Rig – Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave

In this post we take a historic look at the secretive Tim Commerford Bass Rig. Tim is the groove master behind Rage Against the Machine, AudioSlave and Prophets of Rage as well as countless others. Lets try and answer some of these age old mysteries. That just won’t go away on TalkBass.   Did you…




Geddy Lee Bass Rig and Keyboards – Rush

The Geddy Lee Bass Rig has been the most requested video on the channel and I’m happy to present the most accurate list of Geddy Lee’s bass gear from 1968 to present day. Did you watch the video?! Would you like to know when the next one is out? Contents1 Geddy the guitar player?2 Geddy Lee…




What Do I Do Now Guys? – Vlog #2

It’s time for a chit chat, just you and I. The channel is doing well but there’s a few things that need addressing. Publishing dates between Know Your Bass Player episodes is LONG. What should I do between episodes? 1) Would you watch me interview successful bass players? 2) Would you watch me review bass…



Lemmy Bass Rig and Amplifier Equipment – Motorhead

Contents1 The Lemmy Bass Rig2 Lemmy and the electric guitar2.1 Lemmy and the early years2.2 Lemmy post professional guitar player3 Lemmy joins Hawkind3.1 A Silver Machine4 Lemmy’s first Rickenbacker 40004.1 Rickenbacker first sighted in 19724.2 Rickenbacker 4000 headstock changes4.3 Rickenbacker 4000 modification timeline5 Motorhead is born5.1 White Rickenbacker 40015.2 Born to Lose Out to lunch5.3…




Les Claypool Amplifier and Effects rig – Primus (2/2)

Welcome back, It’s part 2 of Les Claypool’s Amplifier and Effects Rig. Les’ amplifier rig is a little bit of a mystery. While he endorsed both Mesa Boogie and Ampeg over the years, it seems he was never satisfied with his rig. Swapping amplifiers and cabinets, in and out more than any other bass player covered on the channel. Did…




Les Claypool Bass Rig – Primus (1/2) “Know Your Bass Player”

Just what defines the Primus sound remains a mystery until this day. This Les Claypool Bass Rig however will provides some of those well kept secrets kept from fans. His music does not blast straight and narrow into the ear; its collusive blend of progressive rock, funk, metal, punk rock and psych is aggressive and left-field,…




GHOST B.C – Rats Bass Tab by Alfie Williams

GHOST B.C – RATS BASS TAB After listening to Rats (many, many times) I wanted an accurate Rats bass tab but couldn’t find one. Consequently after watching many players on YouTube, reading other tabs and plain old figuring it out yourself. This is the most accurate Rats bass tab you will find. Enjoy fellow Ghouls….