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Rancid
Matt Freeman
Punk Rock1987–presentUSA
A Precision Bass straight into a Fender Bassman, picked close to the neck with a thin pick for Rancid's melodic punk drive.
Known for: Maxwell Murder, Ruby Soho, Journey to the End of the East Bay
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Rig rundown
Pedals
1Way Huge Pork Loin
PedalOverdrive in his backstage rack.
Amps
2Fender Bassman 800HD
AmpHis touring head.
Fender Bassman 810 Neo
Amp8x10 cabinet under the Bassman head.
Other gear
5Dunlop Tortex .60mm Picks
OtherThe orange .60 mm Tortex he has used since the beginning.
Avalon U5 DI
OtherClass A active instrument DI and preamp in the rack.
Fender 1977 Precision Bass
OtherThe heavier P Bass he has played on Rancid's records.
Fender American Pro II Precision Bass (chambered)
OtherBuilt by Fender R&D with chambers to ease a bad back — Pro II neck and pickups on a lighter body.
Fender Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings
OtherGauge range .105–.085–.065–.045.