Krist Novoselic's Gear

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Krist had 3–4 these, one of which I modified to have a rosewood neck.Also i believe he took out the pickgaurd of the bass.These basses were frequently toured throughout the band's career. One can be seen in the Sliver video and parts of the footage used for the Sub Pop In Bloom video. Krist's original Black Eagle is on exhibition at the Experience Music Project.

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The Ibanez Roadster is shown in this very early photo of Krist with his tongue out.

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"Krist's distortion pedal of choice." (as mentioned by Earnie Bailey, NIRVANA's guitar tech, and heard on many recordings (like Nevermind and maybe In Utero).

Revised source: Novoselic’s Pro Co RAT 2 can be clearly seen at NIrvana’s perforance in 1991 at the Paramount at the timestamp, 6:07, identifiable by its knob layout and logo font. The pedal in question is placed near Novoselic’s Mesa amps, so it must be his, not Kurt’s.

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"Krist had at least two of each in Ebony and Natural finishes. One of Krist's Natural finish Rippers can be seen in the Come As You Are video; An Ebony model can be seen in some of the footage used for the Sub Pop In Bloom video (you may also have seen one smacking Krist in the face at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards!."(http://www.livenirvana.com/equipment/krist.php).

Also used from 91' - 93' on tour seen here at playing Milk It for the first time live at Cow Palace

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He can be seen using this pick at 1:38

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Novoselic can be seen in this photo playing an Epiphone Jack Casady Bass in concert with Paul McCartney.

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Around 0:50, he mentions using an old MXR Distortion pedal from the 80s. It is possible that this was the one seen at Kurt's feet in that one picture that is floating around

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Krist Novoselic used a Fender Precision Bass during a performance at the Kennel Club, where the bass was played and subsequently smashed, as documented by Livenirvana.

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Krist novoselic has already played for a show on the legendary squier hello kitty as you can see him on this photo.

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In this photo he is seen with a Warwick Dolphin

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According to "livenirvana.com", Krist uses the Rotosound RS66 Long Scale Standard Gauge strings

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"Used throughout the Bleach era." as shared by Earnie Bailey, Nirvana's primary guitar tech.

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In the music video for Smells Like Teen Spirit Krist can be seen playing this bass.

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This bass played at Lee's Palace in Toronto.

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This Bass Guitar was used in Nirvanas iconic Mtv Unplugged Concert

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In his June 2018 cover feature for Bass Player magazine, Novoselic is pictured with his Squier Gary Jarman Signature Bass, and it is listed in his 'Gear List' for the recording of his latest LP with Giants In The Trees.

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In the photo, Krist Novoselic is seen playing a Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar, which appears to be in Pelham Blue.

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"Used on the In Utero tour." as shared by Earnie Bailey, guitar tech for NIRVANA.

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Krist Novoselic is pictured with a Fender Mustang Electric Guitar, as shown in a photo shared by Leah the Rev on Pinterest.

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Krist Novoselic used the Gibson RD Artist Bass during Nirvana's "Nevermind" recordings and live performances. In the video "Nirvana - Breed (Live At The Paramount/1991)" at 02:30, you can clearly see the two switches and humbuckers characteristic of the RD Artist Bass, distinguishing it from the standard RD model.

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Novoselic performing at the "Nevermind 20 Years Celebration at the EMP" in 2011

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In this picture from the early days, we can see Krist playing a Ibanez Roadstar II RB630

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