Brian Marshall's Gear
Brian Marshall is heavily endorsed by Sadowsky. In a September 2012 interview for Bass Guitar Magazine, Marshall has said:
"I’ve played Sadowsky basses for ages. When I was in Creed I was going through a number of Fenders. Basically they just wouldn’t stay in tune and I often ended up smashing them up! I love the feel of a vintage Fender, though. My tech at the time told me about Roger Sadowsky, and we stopped by his workshop when we were in New York. I tried one and just fell in love with it. So I bought it and custom ordered a couple more 4-strings. Then when Alter Bridge started the guys suggested I try 5-string bass. I was reluctant but it really adds more depth to the sound. So I got a few 5-strings from Roger. Sadowskys are all I play live. They play great. They have that feel of a vintage bass, but with a modern sound. You can do a lot with the EQ, run it passive or active, though I always run it passive."
Brian Marshall is seen using a Music Man Stingray bass in a post on his Instagram account, where he mentions completing rehearsals and being ready to rock.
Brian Marshall frequently plays the Stingray 5 bass guitar as part of his live rig, as seen in his Instagram post.
In the video linked, Marshall states that he uses a Shure wireless system at 1:20 and while he doesn't say which system it is, this one best fits what can be seen in the video
Brian can be seen using this bass during his first tenure with Creed. It can be seen with a modified middle pickup and a chrome pickguard.
At the end of the video he said "I use Tech21, tuner and Dunlop Overdrive". (https://youtu.be/g_5pxiDsE5Y 02:20)
Brian uses this amp along with 8x10 ampeg classic cab according to the Ampeg website
In an Instagram post by Brian Marshall (@bmarshall73), he refers to using the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI to add a dirtier tone to his sound, complementing the aggressive style of his Alter Bridge bandmates, Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy.
In the music video for Creed's "Higher," Brian Marshall is seen playing a Fender Precision Bass.
The amp was a Big Block and an Ampeg cabinet, I believe an 8x10, and that’s pretty much it, with Ernie Ball strings.
According to the official website of Ampeg amplification, Brian Marshall uses this cabinet at live gigs
Brian Marshall uses the Ashdown Engineering ABM 900 EVO III Bass Amplifier, as detailed on the Ashdown Engineering website.
Bass guitarist Brian Marshall uses the Ashdown Engineering ABM 115 bass amplifier cabinet, as detailed by Ashdown Engineering. The ABM 115 is renowned for its robust construction with high-grade birch ply and a buffalo leather cloth covering. It features a single Ashdown BlueLine 15” driver, delivering 300W RMS power at 8 ohms, ensuring a powerful and clear bass sound.
Brian Marshall, renowned for his deep, punchy bass tones, utilizes the Ashdown Engineering ABM 810 8x10 1200 Watt Bass Speaker Cabinet. This robust cabinet, featuring custom-designed 10" Blue Line speakers and a switchable horn tweeter, is built for durability and powerful sound, making it ideal for performances from clubs to stadiums. The Ashdown Engineering website highlights these features, showcasing why artists like Marshall rely on this gear for their live performances.
Brian Marshall utilizes the Ashdown Engineering MAG C410T-600 EVO III bass combo amplifier, known for its powerful 600W output and versatile tonal options. This amplifier features a robust preamp with rotary controls for bass, middle, and treble, as well as additional controls for precise frequency adjustments. It includes a built-in compressor and tube emulated drive for enhanced sound texture. The combo's 4 x 10" drivers and high-frequency tweeter ensure a dynamic range suitable for live performances. This information is detailed on the Ashdown Engineering website, highlighting its capabilities and features.
In this photo shared by Marshall on his Instagram account, the Roland Micro Cube R is visible.
Listed on Brian's official Ashdown artist page.
Listed on Brian's official Ashdown artist page.
In an Instagram photo shared by Brian Marshall, his pedalboard is shown featuring the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner, positioned between setups from Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti.
Marshall can be seen playing a 5 sting sadowsky jazz bass in this video
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the Boss BF-3
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the Morley 20/20 Bad Horsie
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the Darkglass Duality
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the Boss NS-2 (Even though it's not connected to the chain)
In this video at 5:38, you can see his pedalboard. One of the pedals is the TC Electronic Polytune
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