What kind of bass amp did Lemmy use?

The main amp Lemmy used was a customised 1976 Marshall Super Bass known as 'Murder One'. The Super Bass was 100 watts, loaded with EL34 power amp and 12AX7 pre amp valves. Lemmy stated that he set the bass on 0, treble on 0 and the mids on 10.
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How do you get the Lemmy bass tone?

To get that cool distorted Lemmy bass tone however, there are two ways of going about it. Method 1: Turn up the amp, juice the tubes (meaning get them hot) and blare it out. Method 2: Use an appropriate distortion effect. Two pedals that work great for Lemmy-like tone are MXR M85 and EBS Metal Drive.
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What kind of amp was murder one?

The 1992LEM is a faithful replica of Lemmy''s favored model 1992 Super Bass Head from 1976, affectionately named "Murder One." Lemmy''s original amp was in the studio and on the road for over 30 years, until Marshall presented him with 1992LEM prototypes for Motörhead''s 2007-8 tour and Murder One went into a well- ...
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Who made Lemmy's bass?

Commissioned by Bloodstock festival founder Paul Raymond Gregory and designed and built by American artist-cum-luthier Cynosure, the 'Lemmy' and 'Motörhead' basses are unique one-offs that capture at least part of what makes both Lemmy and his band so iconic.
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What tuning did Lemmy use?

I have heard that Lemmy tuned down to D#/Eb for most Motorhead songs.
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Did Lemmy use a pick?

Lemmy did use a pick, he used Dunlop 1.5mm width Tortex or the Dunlop 1.14 width “nylon midi” pick.
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What picks did Lemmy use?

Lemmy drove that attack with his very own signature Dunlop Nylon picks. We're proud to have been an integral part of Lemmy's playing, and proud to offer this same pick to fans and players. This Pick Tin includes six of the same authentic 1.14mm nylon guitar picks Lemmy used, with his signature branding.
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What is a Marshall Super bass?

The Super Bass 1987 was released as a high-watt bass counterpart to the iconic 1959 Super Lead. Although intended for the bass, this amp was also used by a number of guitarists who appreciated its somewhat less driven tonal character.
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Does Marshall make bass amps?

Marshall''s bass amp offerings are expanded

Featured models include: the MB60 60-Watt, hybrid 1x12" combo; the MB150 150-Watt, hybrid 1x15" combo; the MB450H 450-Watt, hybrid head; the MB4210 450-Watt, hybrid 2x10" combo; the MB4410 450-Watt, hybrid 4x10" combo; the MBC115 300-Watt, 1x15" bass reflex cabinet with H.F.
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What microphone did Lemmy use?

Rickenbacker 4003

In one of Lemmy's last interviews, he can be seen with a 4003 Rickenbacker in an Autumnglo (Sunburst) Finish. In this interview he also explains playing-style and other things that contribute to his sound.
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What AMP does Lemmy use?

The main amp Lemmy used was a customised 1976 Marshall Super Bass known as 'Murder One'. The Super Bass was 100 watts, loaded with EL34 power amp and 12AX7 pre amp valves.
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Does Rickenbacker still make bass guitars?

Rickenbacker International Corporation is a string instrument manufacturer based in Santa Ana, California. The company is credited as the first known maker of electric guitars – a steel guitar in 1932 – and today produces a range of electric guitars and basses.
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Is the Marshall Super Bass a bass amp?

Marshall's bass amps were arguably more popular with A-list bassists than the Fender Bassman ever was – Jack Bruce, Chris Squire and Lemmy were fans – but the Super Bass has always been revered by guitarists too.
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Who used Marshall Plexi?

The 68 specification amps were a hit with Jimi Hendrix, Cream and The Who, creating huge amounts of exposure and marking the 'Plexi sound' as the sound of rock. Since its glory years, the 'Plexi' has been reintroduced as part of the Vintage Reissue series and also in the Handwired Series.
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Who used Marshall jtm45?

The JTM 45 became the basis for many subsequent Marshalls, most notably the Marshall 1962 combo (later referred to as the "Bluesbreaker" due to its use by Eric Clapton with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers).
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What bass did Geezer Butler?

Geezer Butler's most iconic 4 string remains his Fender Sunburst Precision Bass. However, his Lakeland Signature Precision Bass has become his primary instrument since the early 2010s. He's played several brands in his career, including a long tenure with B.C Rich, Joe Birch, and Yamaha.
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What pick does James Hetfield use?

Hetfield currently uses custom Jim Dunlop picks in 1.0mm and 1.14mm gauges. His custom Black Fang pick is based on a vintage tortoise-shell pick (which he used for the first 20 years of the band), while his White Fang is based on a Dunlop Flow pick.
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Does paul McCartney use a pick to play bass?

Paul played with a pick from his earliest days on the instrument, and continued this habit all throughout his career. It's rare to find a Beatles where he plays with his fingers instead. Using a pick has a number of tonal advantages, particularly with the violin-style basses that Paul liked to use.
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Are Bass Picks different from guitar picks?

The average bass pick is 0.046″, or 1.17mm thick, while the average guitar pick is 0.035″, or 0.89mm. Bass picks are also generally bigger and blunter than guitar picks. Guitar picks provide better control over thin strings with short spacing, while bass picks give better control over thick strings with wide spacing.
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What tuning is Motorhead in?

E Standard? It's Eb, most Motorhead songs (but not all) are down a half step.
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Does Lemmy play guitar?

Though he was originally a guitar player, a chance opportunity came up with the band Hawkwind after their bassist no-showed. ”I was mediocre at guitar,” Lemmy explained. “I couldn't play lead to save my life, or yours. I went for a job with Hawkwind as a guitar player but they didn't need one.
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Why did Lemmy have moles?

He is 58 and weather-worn, his trademark moles the size of toadstools. For the first time in his life, he is thinking of getting rid of them in case they turn malignant. He has incongruously fine LA teeth, which he had installed after his natural ones were pulled out as a child.
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