Geezer Butler Amplifier Rig - Black Sabbath "Know Your Bass Player" (2/3)
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- This is Geezer Butlers amplifier rig from Black Sabbath, through Heaven and Hell right up to "The End".
Geezer's amplifiers have slowly but surely increased in size and volume throughout the years. Starting with Laney and progressing through Park, Ampeg, Hartke and Ashdown.
We talk Wah effects pedals, custom strings and signature pickups.
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Geezer Butler Amplifier Rig show notes (2/2)
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Geezer Butler Head Of Doom Signature Bass Amplifier - Find out more at
www.whichbass.co.uk/HeadOfDoom
You can find the show notes to this episode and more at
www.whichbass.co.uk/Geezer-But...
If you missed Part 1 of the Geezer Butler Bass Rig, you can watch and read the show notes at
www.whichbass.co.uk/Geezer-But...
We conclude the series with Geezer Butlers Bass Rack in part 3
whichbass.co.uk/Geezer-Bass-Rack
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No wonder Ozzy can't hear for shit after all those years on stage with so much Bass power.
i've recorded geezer a few times in the studio, and i can tell you this....he can plug in any bass straight into a direct box....right to tape/protools...and it sounds like geezer butler. 90+% of his tone is in his fingers and how he plays.
Yeah I'd also noticed this thing happens too when plug straight into DI or even direct to desk. It's as though all the stage gear is just the icing on the cake.
I would request al Cisneros but I don't think a lot of people know who he is so I'm casting my vote for Lemmy
Hey, a request is a request I'll take it! Lemmy is already requested so I'll put Al is on the list for you :D
Idk if many people heard of him but he's true gear freak. His Green rig was massive
plezz do an al cisneros
Hell yes!! Al Cisneros!
I'll 2nd the Al request
Very nice part 2 on Geezer.
I can only imagine the time and effort that you put in to gather this information. John Paul Jones and Jack Bruce would make fascinating subjects for one of these vids. Thank you
Thanks Fender Jay. This one was a bit more painstaking for some reason so thank you for the consideration :D. JPJ and Jack Bruce are both on the list. I'll give them both a +1 for you :D
David Ellefson
Having been a fan of Black Sabbath and counting Geezer as a major influence during my early years of working on my playing, this is a good deal of appreciable information. Well done!
Thank you Lord G. Glad you enjoyed the video. You could do a lot worse than Geezer Butler ;)
Lakeland and ashdown. I play them both. Great basses and the amps can get from a modern sound and a vintage sound. Loaded my other pj basses with geezer EMGS. Powerful!
My man!!! Awesome video as always
Amazing video! The first part of Geezer Butler's rig was how I was introduced to the channel. Love what you got so far and can't wait for season 2! I would like to see a video on Robert Trujillo if possible. Keep up the good work! :D
Thanks Maxwell, glad to have you watching! No doubt Robert will make an appearance in season 2!
Forgot to mention.... GREAT CHANNEL!!!
Very well done video. Thank you so much for providing the info without any BS, and especially without any crappy music in the background. Your videos should be used to teach other people how to make a proper video! Properly researched, with evidence to back each point made, and all the pertinent data without any of the selfish "listen to me and how smart I am" stuff that so many other channels have. Excellent, sir. Just excellent. As a forever Geezer fan.... : )
Hah! Thanks Dave I really appreciate that. I think you're the only person to say they don't want background music XD. Thanks dude, glad you enjoyed it.
I was soooooooooooo looking forward to this episode.
That's good to hear! I hope it was worth the wait!
Excellent Alfie-excellent dude.
Cheers Gary, glad you enjoyed yourself!
Brilliant video again man, I genuinely wish I found you in the future so I could binge watch your videos 😂😂
This is one of the best comments I've read, thanks Ryan that's a great compliment :D
wish there was a guitar player with a video like this, awesome content man!
Thanks Matko, glad you enjoyed yourself. If there isn't a guitar rig video you could always start one!
Thank you for the information on Geezer Butler.
Thanks Raymond, glad you enjoyed it.
Consistently briliant channel.The info is superb!.Thanks for the hard work and sharing!
Thank you Jon Jon, glad to hear it!
Great video!! Love watching all of your work. Very very informative! As always.. I haven't missed one yet.
Thanks Cruise, glad you enjoyed yourself and glad to see you back!
Which Bass been a bit busy. I catch your videos on the tour bus while on the way to the next gig. Very informative!
Thanks for posting part 2.
Of course! I couldn't leave you hanging :D
You've done it again! Great info for us gear geeks.
Thank you William, glad you enjoyed yourself :D
Thank You, very well done.
good info at all times
Thanks for the info! I'm enjoying your bassist profiles.
Thanks Derwin, glad to have you watching.
These videos are phenomenal. Great work!
Thank you Jon I appreciate that.
I'm in a cover band that does a wide variety of music and your channel has been SO helpful for tracking down certain sounds. Plus, it's just fun to kick back and watch.
Ah Jon, you're most welcome. I'm glad I can share the knowledge! :D
Thanks for the great informative video.
I have loved Black Sabbath Music ever since I was a teenager back in the 1970s.
I always wanted to play my own music, my own compositions and improvisations.
Black Sabbath inspired me.
But I never knew how they produced the sound that they created.
It is great to learn how they created the music and what equipment they used.
Not every teenager can afford all that expensive equipment, so we made do with what we could get.
But much new and interesting music is created on a very low budget.
We can not all become Heavy Metal Rock Gods.
But we can try and in the process learn a lot and maybe create some interesting sounds.
Glad you enjoyed the video Steve, I hope it helped. It goes to show, just use what you got and you could be Metal Gods.
Great channel! It’s documented in parts all over the place but consolidating all the info on Jaco would’ve great. Thanks!
Thanks John that's the exact reason for the video, glad you enjoyed it :D
Geezer is my favourite bass player
That's great Barry, did the video do him justice?!
Yeah, you are doing a great job with this channel
Haha thank you Barry, that's great to hear :D
Very nice review man! Keep rocking!
Thanks for the comment Zamuro. R'n'fn'R!
Which Bass I think your reviews are interesting. The way you present all the facts are very accurate. Have a nice evening. Regards from Denmark
A massive amp set up for a bass guitar God! 🔥🔥
The only way to play!
get around Rinus Gerritsen from Golden Earring.. great stories and a very underrated bassplayer
Oooo sounds interesting, I'll take a look thanks Blode.
Thank you Alfie
Not to mention I immediately shared your video among my 5,000 fb contacts
I really think more new found friends to come!
Go on like this
Let's see again on season #2
Claudio, thank you for the comment sir. And sharing it to your FB friends, I thank you again! If they're here I hope they are welcome. Glad to have you and your pals watching.
Amazing and SO very well done.. Thank you!
Thank you Martin, glad you enjoyed it :D
Love the vids man not many TH-camrs making stuff on bass and bass players!
Thanks Brawler I appreciate that, glad to have you watching.
Awesome vid!
Thanks Maxwell, glad you enjoyed it :D
Hooray for bi-amp rigs! :) That's how I roll, but with "only" two heads and two different cabs.
The only way to do it!
Geddy lee!!!
Geddy's coming! Hold tight!
Canadian Bassists don't count.
I take my hat off to you, you've done your research. It's also nice to see young un's passionate about old rock music. The only thing I'd like to see added is a look at the bass players style and some of their best bass lines.
Black Sabbath were the first rock band I got into, I love Geezer's bass playing, his sound and his song writing ain't bad either. He turned me on to playing the bass and I play quite a few of his bass lines everyday when practicing. Cheers.
Thank you Diabolical, I appreciate that. You and I have that in common. Studying Geezer made me a better player for sure.
Great Video! More, please!
Thanks Jensen, don't you worry more is coming.
Cool as always ! great site !!
Thanks Albert, glad you enjoyed it!
Great work, mate. I think that Peter Steele and Roger Waters rigs would be interesting! Cheers from Italy :)
Thank you Lio, Peter is on the list and Roger Waters is a fantastic suggestion. Watch this space ciao!
Please do pete's rig!
Very interesting, I enjoyed this video, thank you.
Thanks for watching Rich. Glad you enjoyed it .
Great video!!!
Thanks Cyko, glad you enjoyed it.
Great channel, thanks. John Entwhistle and Chris Squire would be my top choices.
Thanks Andrew, both are great choices, watch this space.
Legendary
great video thanks
Everything you've done so far has been fantastic, and thanks. There's so many great bass players, but for simplicity, I'll suggest Cliff Williams of AC/DC.
Thank you for the good words Ken, I appreciate that. Cliff Williams is on the list, I'll give it a +1 for you.
This is a cool channel my man
Thanks Joe, glad to have you watching.
In 1971 , his rig was made up of 6 Laney cabs , a 100 watt Laney amp and 2 100 watt slaves .Set up like two normal 100 watt head and two stacked cabs on either side of a stack consisting of a pair of Laney 2x 15 cabs. stacked up with slave head.
Very good!
Glad you think so!
absolut love
Wow. That is so cool. I have found this one interesting.
Thank you Sonic, happy to hear you enjoyed it.
I’m sure we all want to see Cliff Burton
We all love a bit of Cliff, what do you like about him? What makes him different than other players?
His approach to bass was pretty unique at the time. He would go about his playing more like a guitarist, and his Wah skills were unheard of back in his day!
His love, and appreciation of classical music. He could be very melodic (Orion), but very sharp and aggressive (Battery) He produced a sound like no other, with the right combo of pedals, technique, and amps.
Hey Jesse, I wanted to let you know my Cliff Burton video is now out th-cam.com/video/3cb_99LWKnM/w-d-xo.html
if anyone’s curious, the Chicago Iron company are now making the Tycobrahe wah pedal! They have been for a while, check them out if you’re curious
Wow that's sweet, I'll be looking into that, thanks for sharing.
Which Bass They sound pretty spot on, and they also make versions that sit inside the enclosure of a regular Dunlop Wah
AWESOME video as always, sir!!!!
Please do videos for Krist Novoselic, Dee Dee Ramone, and Justin Chancellor!!!!
Thanks Angus, I appreciate that. I'm loving the choices, all three are on the list. Watch this space!
+Which Bass
You're very welcome! Spectacular! I can't wait to see what you have in store for the future! You're amazing!! Keep up the great work! :)
Have You done, or will You do, one of these on Judas Priest's bassist Ian Hill??
Hey Gary, no I haven't done yet. I'll add Ian to the list, watch this space!
Looking forward for knowing more about Geezer.
You're in luck then Andres, part 3 was released yesterday. Check it out!
Thank you!
Good ol' Geezer!
Geezer used in the early 70s stock Laney Bass 100 cabs loaded with Fanes. You can see the cabs on a few photos. He used 3 straight cabs and 1 angled "cheese wedge" Laney cab (he may have more cabs at this time but the arent much photos of the early gear. I own one of his BS labelled Laney cabs dated to 69/70...beaten as hell but sounds so damn good,, cheers man
Awesome, I read the Laney cabs were custom but didn't know what was loaded into them. Tell me more about your cab, this is Geezer's actual one or they had a signature made?!
Mine cab is modified with a speakon jack and i bought it with Celestion G12H 30w greenbacks dated to 1975. The cab was definietly a Sabbath cab assuming from the band logo sprayed on the back with army letters. They used to mark they gear with that type of font in the 70s. Watch the video on youtube named "War Pigs - Black Sabbath (Rare Footage) [1970/xx/xx @ Germany]" and you can see at 0:07 Geezer fron the back and a cabinet labelled with that logo. And assuming from the little metal plate with the serial number and the writing "Laney Bass 100" i assume the cab was owned by Geezer...but maybe they used it as a PA or a guitar cab. :) Another famous user from this Bass 100 cab and the Supergroup head was Noel Gallagher. :)
Alfie, a video breakdown for Ben Shepherd, during his time in Soundgarden, would also be fantastic! Please consider, if you haven't already hatched a cunning plan to do so.
Great suggestion Eric thanks dude! I've thought about it a bit ;)
This guy was a monster!!
That's a serious set up
Ryan Martinie of Mudvayne
Thanks Paul, interesting suggestion. If you were going to make your best friend listen to Ryan, what song would you suggest?
Which Bass i would suggest them Dig by Mudvayne.. Ryan was so vicious with his bass on that song
The whole first album is a great display for Martinie, I would say the guitar takes a backseat to the drums and bass
I'd love a video on Nate Mendel from the Foo Fighters, his tone is amazing!
Ooo Nate Mendel, that's a good choice! Watch this space!
Just subscribed there now. Cool insite. Les Claypool was super.
Thank you very much for the sub Brian, glad to have you watching.
Your delivery is very well timed, good info and a hint of giggles. Nice. Brian
i've always been curious about pete steele's rig as he was able to replicate his studio sound live pretty accurately. also his custom basses were awesome
That's an interesting skill to have. I do like that in musicians when they can replicate their sounds exactly. You have me intrigued Scrapensniff! Watch this space.
Brother, I know that I'm late to the party, but your channel has truly been great source of information. I truly love it.
Could you please tell me - would you ever do a video on a rig of Marco Hietala (ex. Nightwish/Tarot)? Literal idol but he's always been very silent about his gear (nor was I able to find anything concrete for all of the years I follow him).
All I know is that he started on a Charvel bass, moved on to Warwicks (Infinity/Vampyre models), that he uses a Roland's Boss pedalboard/processor and that's it. I wasn't able to find any info on his amps, heads and so on. Your investigation skills are AMAZING so I put my cards on you. x'D
Whether you do the video or not, thanks anyways!
All the best!
bravo! r
What I picked up real early was geezer is replicating Entwistle.
Would love to see a Cliff Williams video!
A classic. I like it.
Great video, man. I would request D.D. Verni, unfortunately there isn't a lot of information on his rig. It would be great to see a Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden) or even a Shavo Odajian rig.
Thank you Doritio Man, if there isn't much information on D.D how can I figure it out?! Haha I do like a challenge though, so I'll see what I can do :D
I love it!!!
Jean Jacques Brunel from the Stranglers. I’m thinking his early tones from the first three albums.
Very interesting choice there John, thank you. I'll put Jean on the list.
EMG FTW!
this is fucking awesome man i appreciate all thed info very nice bra!!
Thank you Mo! Glad you enjoyed it.
Eric Avery & Jack Bruce are my favourite players so they'd be great.
And very fine players they are Sonic Jane, they are both on the list. Watch this space!
I second the Al Cisneros video
A fine suggestion Blckirsh. Watch this space.
Which Bass Cheers Bruv
please - John Gallagher bassist / front man of the incredible nwobhm band RAVEN !! = thank you for all your work - enjoy these videos quite a bit . i miss playing bass so much .
Hey Petey, that's an interesting suggestion thank you. I like it. I'll see what I can do. Very glad to hear you enjoy the videos. Go out and play man! Don't suffer in silence!
Great video !! Cheers from the USA ! Run an episode of cliff Williams from AC/DC or Gene Simmons from kiss for the next installment of “know your bass player”
Thanks GMusic, Hello to you in the US of A (Happy late Turkey Day!) I'll put these two the list and see what I can do :D
Hartke Kilo has only tubes in the preamp. The poweramp is solid state. I should know, I’ve had one...
you need to do a MIKE DIRNT gear vid :)
Mike Dirnt is a great suggestion! I'll see what I can do.
Which Bass awesome and thanks for your channel! :)
Is there a breakdown of Clutch's Dan Maines rig? If not, could there be one, in the future? His tones are just so diverse, I would LOVE more info!!
I don't have one atm Dean but I'll add Dan to the list. Watch this space.
Billy Sheehan
What do you like about Billy specifically?
man's a living legend. such an amazing player. A really friendly person as well.
Cool and interesting. Great job. How about doing one on Mel Schacher from Grand Funk?
Thanks De Falco, glad you enjoyed it. That's a great suggestion thank you. I'll see what I can do.
Mel is killer!!!!
Great video man, i love it!
But I have a question.
Did GZR still uses Hartke cabs with the head of doom? Or what cabs did he used in the las BS tour.
Hey Alexis, glad you liked the video, thank you for watching. If I remember correctly he used the Head Of Doom and Hartke cabs on the last BS tour. I did a third part to Geezers where I explain this in a bit more detail.
th-cam.com/video/ItnAS-7fvdM/w-d-xo.html
Ohh grat! Thanx!!
Love to see Troy Sanders of Mastodon, his bass tone is sexy af, I know he used Orange amps for a while, but I believe that has changed in recent years?
That's a mighty fine choice there Sidetrax, I'll have Troy on the list and see what I can do.
I would’ve liked if you mentioned that the emg gzr P pickup is modeled directly from Bobby Vega’s stock P (I forget the year at the moment).
Not sure where the J came from but many reviews (and in my own experience) say it’s underwhelming.
Ah sorry, I didn't know this! EMG are light on information unfortunately. You never know if its a brand new pickup or like in this case its modeled after someone else's.
I found satisfying how you say "pickups"
You should subscribe to my AMSR vids ;)
Feddy from Novacrow from the UK
Interesting suggestion Dain, thanks.
David Ellefson or Rex Brown
Thanks Ivan, both are on the list. Watch this space!
Thanks for uploading these videos, I'm so glad I found your channel.
Roger waters rig?
Thank you Matt, glad to have you watching. Roger Waters is a brilliant suggestion thank you.
Which Bass I've heard some conflicting stories on what he uses and I really want to know what right
Enjoyed this......On the Last Supper tour, Geezer used an unidentifiable, well to me anyway, bass that has scalloped frets up at the E fret area.....
Thanks Vaughan, glad you enjoyed it. I think I may have answered your question part 3. It was probably a Viger bass.
@@WhichBass excellent....keep these going.....
Peter Hook of Joy Division, New Order, and his solo band The Light. And if you can Stuart Chatwood of The Tea Party
Great suggestions Hero. Watch this space.
David Ellefson?
What do you like about good ole Dave?
Oh god please no.
Which EV speakers did Geezer use when modifying his cabinets?
He uses and MXR M85 bass distortion. That was revealed when they realease the Wah Pedal.
Link me, as I didn't see this.
Great video!! It’d be great if you did Alex Webster!!
Thank you Patricio. Alex has been requested a few times. I'll see what I can do :D
Which Bass Great! I LOVE your vids man.
Again, I don't want to nitpick....
But those Hartke Kilos (Kilo meaning 1.000 as in "Kilogramm" = 1.000 Gramm) have 1.000 Watt @ 4 Ohm.
I had a Hartke Kilo several times as a rental, and I have to say that the Kilo is the masterpiece of Larry Hartke. Until now. I am sure there is more to come.
LES CLAYPOOL !!!
Another vote for Les! Make sure you're subscribed and watch this space!
And another vote, Les is very secretative about his rig
Another vote for les!
Cliff Burton
What do you like about Cliff Burton?
I like everything
Come onnnn give me more than that! What drives you on an emotional level?! Is it the basses, the effects pedals. His talent or the that gorgeous head of hair. What do you feel Edoardo, what is it?! Tell us!
Which Bass Effects pedals please :D
I think you should do the pedals and amps, and also the sound which is incredible
What song was that playing at the beginning please ? Love that bass playing
It's "Hey Sailor" by Letter Box
th-cam.com/video/mi2NpR_TvxE/w-d-xo.html
gr8 vid sir. could you please tell me the title of the song you used in the intro part? can't seem to find it.
Thank you Vagan, it's by Letter Box and called Hey Sailor. th-cam.com/video/mi2NpR_TvxE/w-d-xo.html