It's great getting a peak into your world and how you approach gear and playing live. I judge all basses I play by how well they sound playing I Am Forever.
It’s really fun to get to know you through your channel. I spent so much of my teenage years trying to transcribe your bass lines onto blank tablature sheets with a pencil. It’s really cool to see that you’re still at it.
Love it. Been listening since 92. Heard rancid 1st doubled back to op Ivy by 93 off a recorded cassette tape. Never looked back. Always happy with your projects. Such a wide range in style . Absolutely one of the greatest on 4 strings. Would love to hear more vocals. Thanks for all the music, memories , good times. See ya in the pit!!!
I run an ampeg 1540he, which is a 4x10 in the top and 1x15 in the bottom but it looks like the 8x10 ampeg fridge cabinet. But I love having the 15 in combo with the 4x10. When we play small shows I have a two cab option as well I have a 4x10 and separate 1x15 for the cramped quarters.
some classic sounds going on there,im a p bass player all the classic bass players used them,i remember buying my first 1977 p bass for £200 took it home plugged it in and there was the sound it was magical!
This channel is awesome, I've been a fan for like 20 years and got into playing bass like 5 years ago. So cool to see you go into detail about your gear and playing!
Wow, Matt! Thank you, brother, for taking some time out and going through the “tools” I very much appreciate both your style attack and uniqueness. And that punchy tone, bro ;-)
The pork and pickle has been one of my favorite bass drives! Still can’t believe you’re giving us a regular look into your bass world! Thanks Matt and I hope there’s more to come ✌🏻
Very cool! I remember watching a video from a few years back of you playing the Super Bassman and drooling over the tones. Nice to see (and hear) you using the 800 these days though since that’s the head I ended up getting!
Matt, I just found your new channel, so cool! I would love to see you do some stuff off the Life Won't Wait album. Hooligans, Coppers, New Dress. Thanks so much for all the great music over the years.
Great video Matt! I tried a Bassman 800 briefly once when I strayed from Ampeg...not for me but only 17 lbs! It looks like it weighs a ton but it's light as a feather compared to the big iron.
That's awesome! Absolutely would love to see the Rancid rig too! Last time I saw you guys I don't think I saw you hit any pedals at all the whole show, lol.
That's some nice freaking grit! I'm running a similar tone only with a electro harmonix soul food pedal and a digitech Bad Monkey...gritty with low end.
You’re the goat 🐐 New to bass playing, maybe about 6 months. Learning scales and how to use all my fingers vs. one or two. I want to build up speed and bass line walks but struggle. Any tips would be appreciated sir.
Thank you great man Matt ! Wonderful room✨ Are Fender amps a good match? The wah pedal on the bass is really cool.And I discovered that you uses so many effects pedals🎶
Awesome I use a way huge swollen pickle and want to get a pork loin for less dirty sounds I haven't found a compressor I like and the wah I like is super expensive the old Morley power fuzz wah cliff Burtons used I had one but it took a crap and I can't get it to work right anymore and a cheap music lady chorus rounds out my bass effects it's the only one I can find that goes as deep as the built in chorus from my peavey Mark 8 head and I've tried a bunch of different kinds.theres an octave effect on one of my heads but I never use it.i got a ton of pedals I could be using but haven't found a place for anything but what I already use but could definitely add a pork loin lol thanks for being the biggest inspiration to my bass playing from day one
I still have a couple. I toured with them when it came out. It’s a great head but when the new 800 came out I started using those. They are lighter and less tubes means not as much can wrong. Although I never have had a problem with them. Thanks for asking
Tube in the pre is much more important than the power in my opinion. Learned that with home audio. Guess it could be different with instruments but I doubt it. Cool video.
Cool Matt, like the posters too. As a kid of the 70’s I grew up with all that good shit, Maiden, Dio etc and then gravitated to punk in the mid 80’s when i started playing in bands. I always had a hard time understanding some of my elitist punk rock band members and friends that slagged that good ass 70’s/80’s metal I mean come on right? I got clowned for my love of Rush as well hey i’m a guitar and music nerd. Favorite band is and always will be the Clash but goddamn Rancid has carried their torch better than anyone and Rancid is right next to the Clash in my book. You rock Brutha , would be nice to meet u one day and jam👍👊🏻
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Well, that was friggin fantastic! Excited to see the Rancid rig!
You are the reason why I have been playing bass for the past 20 years
When that fuzz hits, I got Sleep / OM vibes
Thanks Matt, these videos are so cool.
Imagine John Entwistle had these videos when you were learning.
Charger is a great band. It’s great showcasing your metal side.
You are a legend Matt you are one of many that inspired me to play bass 21 years ago. Love every second of your playing
It's great getting a peak into your world and how you approach gear and playing live. I judge all basses I play by how well they sound playing I Am Forever.
I love how happy he is when hes talking about his rig and when he plays. Always a delight. Keep making the vids.
BOLT THROWER! \m/
Sweet rig rundown too, thanks!
Can't wait for the new Charger tunes, the show in Lyon France was amazing!
It’s really fun to get to know you through your channel. I spent so much of my teenage years trying to transcribe your bass lines onto blank tablature sheets with a pencil. It’s really cool to see that you’re still at it.
Love it. Been listening since 92. Heard rancid 1st doubled back to op Ivy by 93 off a recorded cassette tape. Never looked back. Always happy with your projects. Such a wide range in style . Absolutely one of the greatest on 4 strings. Would love to hear more vocals. Thanks for all the music, memories , good times. See ya in the pit!!!
Hey Matt, love your amazing bass lines (first of all), but also really enjoying your channel for all us bass nerds! Thanks for sharing!
Very cool! Beautiful black P-bass too!
I run an ampeg 1540he, which is a 4x10 in the top and 1x15 in the bottom but it looks like the 8x10 ampeg fridge cabinet. But I love having the 15 in combo with the 4x10. When we play small shows I have a two cab option as well I have a 4x10 and separate 1x15 for the cramped quarters.
I love Bass Bunker ! Good show !🤙🤙🤙
thanks Matt. Love seeing you talk about all things bass, you've been my fave ever since I first heard ...and out so many years and years ago.
some classic sounds going on there,im a p bass player all the classic bass players used them,i remember buying my first 1977 p bass for £200 took it home plugged it in and there was the sound it was magical!
Oh man! Thank you for the video! I love Charger! 🤘
This channel is awesome, I've been a fan for like 20 years and got into playing bass like 5 years ago. So cool to see you go into detail about your gear and playing!
"Bass solo, take one" @4:27
Been wanting to hear more charger songs on your bass bunker channel!
Thanks a lot for taking time out to share your bass rig with us, Matt!
This is insanely helpful. And awesome.
Awesome! Thanks for the tour of the peddle board. I'm picking up the bass again and trying to find a nice fuzz/wah sound. I'll have to check them out.
Matt, Thank you! From a new bass player working to find his sound! I'd love to see your Rancid setup!
Love the rundown, and got the chance to hear it close up in Newcastle, UK - 2022 🤘
Love it all Matt!! Please talk more about your Squiers... I'm obsessed with them!
It's made in China....
Rad! I didn’t even know you were in another band. Off to check it out!
Wow, Matt! Thank you, brother, for taking some time out and going through the “tools” I very much appreciate both your style attack and uniqueness. And that punchy tone, bro ;-)
Amazing video and amazing channel! Thanks for sharing these last few years!
Also, can we get a Sick Sick World video?
Great rundown. Love how you explained the rationale for the size of the cabinets and the pedal board. Thank you for posting.
The pork and pickle has been one of my favorite bass drives! Still can’t believe you’re giving us a regular look into your bass world! Thanks Matt and I hope there’s more to come ✌🏻
thank you matt! you made me want to pick up a bass as a kid wich got me into music in general 👊🏻
Nasty sound, even before the pork n' pickle. Fckn sic man. LOVE the gear run downs. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!!🙏🙏🤘🤘😎🎶🎶
Killer rig right there boi !!! Let the metal flow 🤘
Amazing video as always!! Please bring charger down to Florida 🙏
Matt Freeman: "Yeah, so that's about it."
Me: *face melted*
Really cool to see the set up. Can’t wait for the Rancid gear video!
Very cool! I remember watching a video from a few years back of you playing the Super Bassman and drooling over the tones. Nice to see (and hear) you using the 800 these days though since that’s the head I ended up getting!
A very British metal inspired back drop 🤘
Nice one Matt always love to see what gear bass players use can't wait to see the Rancid rig video
Thanks for showing us, looking forward to the next one
thanks for this one. Would like to see and hear your upright gear 🤩
Matt, I just found your new channel, so cool!
I would love to see you do some stuff off the Life Won't Wait album. Hooligans, Coppers, New Dress.
Thanks so much for all the great music over the years.
Great video Matt! I tried a Bassman 800 briefly once when I strayed from Ampeg...not for me but only 17 lbs! It looks like it weighs a ton but it's light as a feather compared to the big iron.
Blinding fucking LED in the dyna comp
This was so awesome! Thanks Matt for further proving you are G.O.A.T.
What a sweet setup!
Love that you guys have eddie (iron maiden) on your wall!! That's metal!
That's awesome! Absolutely would love to see the Rancid rig too! Last time I saw you guys I don't think I saw you hit any pedals at all the whole show, lol.
I'm glad I stumbled upon this channel. This is awesome!
That sounds just like Geezer. Awesome tone. :)
Awesome video! I am eagerly awaiting the Rancid version of this. I also use the Bassman head and love it.
I love watching these videos Matt, thank you for them! Hoping to see Charger again soon in Chicago🤘🏻
That bassmann 800 rules, I have one as well. SO EASY to get sounds with it.
Thanks Matt
Totally made my Friday. Thanks Matt!
That's some nice freaking grit! I'm running a similar tone only with a electro harmonix soul food pedal and a digitech Bad Monkey...gritty with low end.
You’re the goat 🐐
New to bass playing, maybe about 6 months. Learning scales and how to use all my fingers vs. one or two. I want to build up speed and bass line walks but struggle. Any tips would be appreciated sir.
Awesome Mr Freeman!! Thank you for sharing 🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥
Can’t lie, it’s a like a teaser to seeing the Rancid rig even though they’ll likely be no pedals. My teen self from the mid 90s cannot wait
This is great. Freestyle in the zone. That geezer wah sounds much better then the cliff burton Morley. Yeah. I said it.
This was really cool. Can't wait to compare it to the Rancid one when you do that video.
Cool rundown! Cant wait for rancid rig!
Thanks Matt for this video, It's always good to see what exactly people are using 👌, I've tried rhe 500w version of that amp and it's nice!
Not really a wah lover myself, but awesome video and gear. Thanks for that.
Thank you great man Matt !
Wonderful room✨
Are Fender amps a good match?
The wah pedal on the bass is really cool.And I discovered that you uses so many effects pedals🎶
Awesome I use a way huge swollen pickle and want to get a pork loin for less dirty sounds I haven't found a compressor I like and the wah I like is super expensive the old Morley power fuzz wah cliff Burtons used I had one but it took a crap and I can't get it to work right anymore and a cheap music lady chorus rounds out my bass effects it's the only one I can find that goes as deep as the built in chorus from my peavey Mark 8 head and I've tried a bunch of different kinds.theres an octave effect on one of my heads but I never use it.i got a ton of pedals I could be using but haven't found a place for anything but what I already use but could definitely add a pork loin lol thanks for being the biggest inspiration to my bass playing from day one
Great video love gear rundowns ! New X song drops in 30 minutes Matt!
Thank you so much for this!
Good to see you have so much fun playing! 🎉 killer rig! What happened to the all tube super bassman?
I still have a couple. I toured with them when it came out. It’s a great head but when the new 800 came out I started using those. They are lighter and less tubes means not as much can wrong. Although I never have had a problem with them. Thanks for asking
Fantastic content, love to see it. Can't wait for more.
Tube in the pre is much more important than the power in my opinion. Learned that with home audio. Guess it could be different with instruments but I doubt it. Cool video.
That was awesome! Thanks for sharing 🤘🎸
The set up of GOD!!!!!!!!!!
Love these videos - thanks for sharing this stuff with us.
Sweet Matt! Sounds great!😎👍✨
Thank you, Matt! Youre the best!
Matt, any particular reason you put the comp at the end of your chain?
Great vid, looking forward to the Rancid rig!
Powerfull stuff right here.
Matt! I love this channel!
Awsome rig, please do your Squier
No, we appreciate it... Love the videos 🤘
ripping with that wah pedal
Was that a signature squire you were playing? Nice sounding rig. I use the Proco rat for distortion but that pork and pickles sounds great!!
Amazing sound. Thanks so much for sharing this also does Lars use the Pork Loin pedal?
Can't wait for the rancid run down! Og fan here. Where'd you get your strap!?
no pedals in rancid? man matt you kick ass.
If Charger could do a show somewhere between the Florida panhandle and Nashville I'd be there!
Awesome!!
Nice!!! Noise🤟 waiting the next video
Awesome video. Thanx!
I really like his attack . What pick he use ?
Thanks for sharing what pick ups do you like and basses ???
Super cool Rig 🔥⚡️
Can you share what your set up was on the second self titled? It’s been my favorite tone ever and I hope it’s the pedal you mentioned in this video!
Great video. At some point could you mention what pick you use and why? Fat Mike often goes on about his thin pick and why that works for him.
Cool Matt, like the posters too. As a kid of the 70’s I grew up with all that good shit, Maiden, Dio etc and then gravitated to punk in the mid 80’s when i started playing in bands. I always had a hard time understanding some of my elitist punk rock band members and friends that slagged that good ass 70’s/80’s metal I mean come on right? I got clowned for my love of Rush as well hey i’m a guitar and music nerd. Favorite band is and always will be the Clash but goddamn Rancid has carried their torch better than anyone and Rancid is right next to the Clash in my book. You rock Brutha , would be nice to meet u one day and jam👍👊🏻
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