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Lemmy Kilmister
Heavy Metal1965–2015England
A Rickenbacker into cranked Marshall stacks, played like a rhythm guitar — the distorted bass tone everyone tries to copy.
Known for: Ace of Spades, Overkill, Killed by Death
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gear entries
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Rig rundown
Amps
1Marshall JMP Stacks
AmpCranked Marshall stacks — the secret of his distorted tone was simply turning up.
Other gear
3Seymour Duncan Lemmy Kilmister Signature Pickup
OtherHand-built Custom Shop pickups in neck, middle and bridge versions.
Rickenbacker 4001
OtherThe Rickenbacker bass he played for decades.
Rickenbacker 4004LK Lemmy Signature
OtherHis ornate signature Rickenbacker.