Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Dream Canteen
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2022 album Return of the Dream Canteen.
Music from Return of the Dream Canteen
Artists on Return of the Dream Canteen
Gear Used On Return of the Dream Canteen
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Red Hot Chili Peppers – Return of the Dream Canteen (2022). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Chad Smith
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Cymbals used by Chad Smith on Return of the Dream Canteen
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At 5:12 on this video, Chad Smith tells us he's using the 2002 24" Ride.
It's shown on 4:50
Paiste 15" 2002 Sound Edge Hi-Hats
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At 2:34 Chad Smith tells us he's using the 15" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge (bottom) Hi Hat.
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At 2:55 in this video, Chad Smith tells us he's using the Paiste 2002 20" Extreme Crash
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At 3:00 of this video, Chad Smith tells us he's using the Paiste 2002 24" Crash
Paiste 20" PST X Swiss Medium Crash Cymbal
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In this video at 3:08, Chad Smith tells us he's using this Paiste 20" PST X Swiss Medium Crash
Effects Pedals used by Flea on Return of the Dream Canteen
Mu-Tron Musitronics III Envelope Filter
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In the October 1991 issue of Guitar Player, it is noted that Flea used the Mu-Tron Musitronics III Envelope Filter pedal on the Red Hot Chili Peppers track "Sir Psycho Sexy." Interestingly, the pedal's distinctive sound in this song was partially due to a dying battery. Despite replacing it, Flea preferred the original sound and opted to keep the dying battery in place.
Bass Guitars used by Flea on Return of the Dream Canteen
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Flea has used several Fender Jazz Bass models throughout his career, with the 1961 Shell Pink Jazz Bass being his most iconic instrument. Here’s a breakdown of the specific Jazz Basses he's used in music videos, on records, and live performances:
Music Videos
- 1961 Shell Pink Jazz Bass: Featured in Californication, Dani California (RHCP segment), Hump de Bump, Desecration Smile, Black Summer, Tippa My Tongue. This is considered Flea’s main bass.
- Stock Orange Jazz Bass: Seen in Can’t Stop.
- 3-Tone Sunburst with Tortoise Pickguard and Rosewood Fretboard: Used in These Are the Ways.
- Candy Apple Red Jazz Bass (with Matching Headstock): Appears in Dani California (Glam/David Bowie segment).
- Jaco Pastorius Signature Jazz Bass: Played in Tell Me Baby.
- Flea Signature Jazz Bass: Seen in Dark Necessities. Fender also released a signature copy of Flea’s Shell Pink bass.
Studio Recordings
- Shell Pink 1961 Jazz Bass: Played on Stadium Arcadium, I’m With You, The Getaway, and Unlimited Love albums.
- Custom "Butterfly" 1961 Jazz Bass: Used on I’m With You.
Live Performances
- Various Jazz Basses: Including a Silver Jazz Bass, a road-worn Shell Pink Jazz Bass, a custom Lakers-themed Jazz Bass, and several Custom Shop active Jazz Basses with humbuckers and Precision necks.