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Geezer Butler
Heavy Metal1968–2017England
A Precision Bass with a Tele-style neck into Laney power — the rumbling, melodic low end that defined heavy metal.
Known for: N.I.B., Paranoid, War Pigs
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Rig rundown
Amps
2Laney Supergroup
AmpThe British valve heads of his early rig.
Hartke Kilo Bass Amp
AmpHis modern touring head.
Other gear
3John Birch Custom Bass
OtherThe handmade white John Birch bass he played on tour.
Gibson EB-3
OtherUsed through the Vol. 4 and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath era.
Fender Precision Bass
OtherThe Precision behind the early Black Sabbath records.