Bass - Live Performance Gear
This list features bass gear selected for live performance — whether you're playing sweaty clubs, outdoor festivals, or polished theater stages. Live gear needs to be rugged, road-ready, tonally reliable, and quick to dial in. This list is curated for bassists who want stage presence, dependable sound, and minimal setup stress.
Recommended Basses for Live Performance
Fender American Professional II Precision Bass
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Music Man StingRay Special
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Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage
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Recommended Bass Amplifiers
Mesa/Boogie Subway D-800+
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Ampeg SVT-7PRO
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Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S
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Pedals and Tone Shaping Tools
Darkglass Alpha·Omega Ultra
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Radial Bassbone OD
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MXR M87 Bass Compressor
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Recording and Practice Gear for Live Prep
Zoom B3n Multi-Effects Unit
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Shure SE215 In-Ear Monitors
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