RSGR - Les Claypool - Episode 2

Primus

Since the 80's, Les Claypool has been producing some of the finest bass lines to ever grace the ears of the public. From Primus to Oysterhead to his Fearless Flying Frog Brigade, Les will forever be etched in history as one of the greatest bassists ever. Now check out what helps create his sound.

Episode 2 - Les Claypool (Primus)

Basses:

Carl Thompson 4-String fretted with black Kahler tremelo
Carl Thompson 4-String fretted without Kahler tremelo (back-up bass)
"Rainbow Bass" Carl Thompson 6-String fretless with EMG pickup
Carl Thompson 6-String fretted
2 Fender 4- String Jazz Basses, one being red and the other being cream-colored
Kay acoustic upright which Les bought for $300 in a pawn shop
Eko fiddle bass
Tune 6-String fretless
Dan Maloney 4-String fretted bass banjo
Dan Maloney Electric Standup bass
White Rickenbacker 4001 (a gift from Alex Lifeson of Rush)
Steinberger Upright bass 5-String

Amplification:

Ampeg SVT-5 PRO heads
Ampeg 4x10 cabinets
Ampeg 1x15 cabinets
Mesa-Boogie Bass 400 Plus Power Amp
Mesa-Boogie Powerhouse cabinets
Gallien-Krueger MB450E head
Pre-Amp- ADA MP-2 Guitar MIDI Pre-Amp

Effects:

MXR M-80 Bass DI
Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler
Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler
Boomerang Phase Sampler
Kork Toneworks AX3000B multi-effects unit
DBX 160A Compressor
Access Virus TI Synthesizer with MIDI foot pedal

More Info on Les' Equipment...

Carl Thompson Basses
Fender Basses
Ampeg
Mesa-Boogie
Gallien Krueger
Line 6