Bassists

Sourced gear profiles for the bassists who shaped rock, metal, prog, funk, jazz, indie, reggae, and session work. Each page lists the instrument, the strings, and the records, with citations where the public record allows, and past-tense framing for historical players.

Geddy Lee· Rush
4-string
Documented bass-string gauges, brands, and tunings Geddy Lee uses with Rush on his Fender Jazz Bass and Wal basses. Rotosound Swing Bass 66 RS66LD (.045–.105). With citations.
progressive-rockHard rockRock
Mike Dirnt· Green Day
4-string
Documented bass-string gauges, brands, and tunings Mike Dirnt uses with Green Day on his Fender Precision Basses. Fender Super 7250 nickel-plated steel (.045–.105). With citations.
punk-rockpop-punkRock