Bassists
Clifford Lee Burton
Born: February 10, 1962
Died: September 27, 1986
About Cliff: Cliff Burton was the Bassist for Metallica and was know for his heavy use of distortion and effects. On September 27, 1986, Burton died when the band's tour bus skidded and crashed in Sweden.
Notable instruments: Rickenbacker 4001 in Burgundy; later modified with Gibson Mudbucker and DiMarzio J-style pickups. Cliff also had a stratocaster pick-up installed under the Rickenbacker bridge in place of the foam mute. This bass was also destroyed when Metallica's tour bus flipped; however, the guitar was repaired to an extent and is now on display along with James Hetfield's ESP Explorer at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Aria SB-1000. SB-Black n Gold 1. This was also his favorite guitar, and used most often. This guitar now resides in Metallica's current recording studio. Alembic Spoiler. This was stolen, according to Burton in an interview.
Died: September 27, 1986
About Cliff: Cliff Burton was the Bassist for Metallica and was know for his heavy use of distortion and effects. On September 27, 1986, Burton died when the band's tour bus skidded and crashed in Sweden.
Notable instruments: Rickenbacker 4001 in Burgundy; later modified with Gibson Mudbucker and DiMarzio J-style pickups. Cliff also had a stratocaster pick-up installed under the Rickenbacker bridge in place of the foam mute. This bass was also destroyed when Metallica's tour bus flipped; however, the guitar was repaired to an extent and is now on display along with James Hetfield's ESP Explorer at the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Aria SB-1000. SB-Black n Gold 1. This was also his favorite guitar, and used most often. This guitar now resides in Metallica's current recording studio. Alembic Spoiler. This was stolen, according to Burton in an interview.
Joe Principe
About Joe:Joe Principe is the bass guitarist, co-composer and co-founder of the punk rock band Rise Against. He is known for his elaborate bass patterns in their songs. He primarily uses Fender basses, Mesa amps and cabinets, and he uses pick-playing exclusively. He is also a strict vegetarian, an animal rights advocate and actively promotes PETA with his band.
Notable instruments: Fender American Vintage '57 Precision Bass (tuned EbAbDbGb).
Notable instruments: Fender American Vintage '57 Precision Bass (tuned EbAbDbGb).
John Richard Deacon
Born: August 19, 1951
About John: John Richard Deacon is a retired English musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. Of the four members of the band, he was the last to join and also the youngest, being only 19 years old when he joined.
Notable instruments: Fender Precision 1967 model with the silver 1966 transition logo and sunburst finish. Music Man StingRay.
About John: John Richard Deacon is a retired English musician, best known as the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. Of the four members of the band, he was the last to join and also the youngest, being only 19 years old when he joined.
Notable instruments: Fender Precision 1967 model with the silver 1966 transition logo and sunburst finish. Music Man StingRay.
Krist Anthony Novoselic II
Born: May 16, 1965
About Krist: Krist Anthony Novoselic II is a Croatian American rock musician, best known for being the bassist and co-founder of the grunge band Nirvana. In addition to Nirvana, Novoselic has played for Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, and most recently in Flipper.
Notable instruments: Gibson Ripper, Gibson Thunderbird, Gibson RD Artist, and Ibanez Black Eagle.
About Krist: Krist Anthony Novoselic II is a Croatian American rock musician, best known for being the bassist and co-founder of the grunge band Nirvana. In addition to Nirvana, Novoselic has played for Sweet 75, Eyes Adrift, and most recently in Flipper.
Notable instruments: Gibson Ripper, Gibson Thunderbird, Gibson RD Artist, and Ibanez Black Eagle.