Rancid’s Matt Freeman Rig Rundown Bass Gear Tour
Full Rig Details: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/matt-freeman
Matt Freeman’s Bass Bunker: https://youtube.com/@MattFreemansBassBunker
This summer, a Bay Area punk-rock extravaganza rolled across the world. In support of the 30th and 20th anniversaries of their records Dookie and American Idiot, Green Day arranged the summer’s best stadium-rock tour, with support from Smashing Pumpkins and fellow Bay bashers Rancid.
PG’s Chris Kies met up with Rancid bassist Matt Freeman just before the tour’s stop at Nashville’s Geodis Park.
In this Rundown, in addition to trotting out his breadwinner bass rig, Freeman tells Kies his bass origin story, including his early and enduring influences, and shares how he developed a unique playing style suited to his smaller hands. Later, tech Warren Lee takes over to give us the scoop on Freeman’s backstage rack. Tune in to get the details.
Shop Matt Freeman’s Gear:
Fender American Pro II P Bass: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daxa3Q
Fender Bassman 800 Head – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/da44O3
Fender Bassman 810 Neo 8×10″ Bass Cabinet – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/baEe4x
Avalon U5 Class A Active Instrument DI and Preamp – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/y2GGqB
Fender Precision Bass – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daxa3Q
Fender Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings -https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9WWRK
Full Rig Details: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/matt-freeman
Matt Freeman’s Bass Bunker: https://youtube.com/@MattFreemansBassBunker
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0:00 – Nita Strauss & D’Addario
0:15 – Matt Freeman & Chris Kies Intro
0:46 – Custom Fender American Pro II P Bass (Chambered)
3:39 – John Entwistle is Matt Freeman’s Biggest Influence
5:17 – Dunlop Tortex .60 mm picks & Playing Style
7:55 – Rig Rundown & D’Addario
8:26 – Fender American Pro II P Bass
9:51 – Trying to Play Other Basses
11:17 – Fender Bassman 800HD Head & 8×10 Cab
12:33 – Matt Freeman’s Bass Bunker Channel
13:38 – Fender Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings
14:32 – Avalon U5 DI & Way Huge Pork Loin
15:48 – D’Addario Strings
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Shop Matt Freeman's Gear:
Fender American Pro II P Bass: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daxa3Q
Fender Bassman 800 Head – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/da44O3
Fender Bassman 810 Neo 8×10" Bass Cabinet – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/baEe4x
Avalon U5 Class A Active Instrument DI and Preamp – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/y2GGqB
Fender Precision Bass – https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daxa3Q
Fender Nickel Plated Steel Bass Strings –https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Y9WWRK
great tone, awesome playing, also a very down to earth guy? Matt Freeman IS THE man!
Matt is a legend, also such a down to earth kind guy. But an absolute beast on stage! You love to see it.
Legend
that way huge pork loin is custom? why i cant found on internet? i just found the softclin injection type
Finally confirmation, Matt used a Jazz on out come the wolves.
Some of the worst left-hand technique ever?
Has he heard the bass solo on Maxwell murder? ????
Matt's influenced thousands of men and I'll bet women.
I don't think he has anything to prove to anyone ????
That made me laugh. Matt's a legend
Love the bass content! NorCal forever!!!
My fav bassist , seems like an awesome guy
Beautiful technique. I have seen a few episodes of the Bunker! I could hear the Pork Loin when he dug in.
Matt, you're the best!❤????
wow when Matt played fast explaining the 60 mm, im gonna ride that. amazing tip thank you <3 amazing bassist <3
I played that Op Ivy LP to death when I was a teenager.
I also go between Ps and Js obsessively lol ????
Great video!
What a bloody lovely guy!
13:17 let's go Warren!!!
Matt Freeman is a true ripper! ????❤️
LIve at Leeds bass tone would be right at home on a Rancid album
Rejected changed my life as a teen
Awesome ❤
Warren hanging in the background, just incase…????
Great video Matt Freeman best bass player out there
His bass bunker channel is great. What a legend. So humble
Great rundown
A class act human puts Mr.Freeman above Legend now????
Ok, so Matt is good dude. Fucking awesome.
Hey Billy Fitzpatrick from SOMT here's your hero, Matt Freeman!
I’m very impressed by Matt, not only as a musician but as a dude. Seems like a very positive and genuine guy. Did not know he had a channel but will check it out.
Matt is the Chief!!
So nice to see such a simple stock setup, even the strings
Rancid? Sounds rotten!
His band Charger is phenomenal too
Matt Freeman, such a awesome dude..!! ????
mr. Freeman is a punk fukkin legend and is the Billy sheehan of punk and if you haven't yet check out his band charger it fukkin kicks fukkin ass!!! Cheerz ????????????????☠️????????????????????
Thank you for covering bass rigs!! ????????????
Loved seeing him with Rancid back in August when they came to Toronto and they absolutely killed it, would’ve loved to see Lars and Tim as well since I’ve been wondering what guitar he was using alongside Tim’s Gretsch
Had the pleasure of spending the day with Matt years back when he did some backup vocals on an album I played on. Super humble, down to earth, one of the few times "don't meet your heroes" did not apply!
Greatest f’n bass player in the world
Matt was my first guitar role model. Thought he was the greatest and still do.
I Barely understand anything that you talked about, but RANCID IS one of the Best Bands out there so Thumbs up to you my Friend! Thanks for sharing.