Bernard Edwards

American bassist and record producer

Role

Bassist

Genre

Funk / Soul Electronic Pop

Group

CHIC The Power Station Sister Sledge

Credits

Poison Arrow The Look Of Love Cupid

Social

Role

Bassist

Genre

Funk / Soul Electronic Pop

Group

CHIC The Power Station Sister Sledge

Credits

Poison Arrow The Look Of Love Cupid

Social

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Music Man Stingray

Electric Basses

Bernard Edwards can be seen using a Music Man Stingray Bass in this photo.

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B.C. Rich Eagle Bass

Electric Basses

On this photo Bernard Edwards uses a BC Rich Eagle Bass in the late 70's.

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Fender Precision Bass

Electric Basses

In this still from the official music video for Le Freak, Bernard Edwards can be seen playing a Fender Precision bass.

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Spector NS-2 Bass

Electric Basses

Per this vintage ad, Bernard Edwards played a (Kramer era) Spector NS-2 bass exclusively for at least 2 years.

Spector was acquired by Kramer in 1985, which dates the ad somewhere in the mid/late '80s.

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Sadowsky NYC Bass

Electric Basses

Per this 1992 television appearance, Edwards can be seen playing a 4-string Sadowsky NYC.

Best shots are 7:40 and 8:03. The shape of the headstock identifies it as a Sadowsky and the year of the performance along with the flame (maybe quilt?) Maple finish identify it as a 4-string Sadowsky NYC w/ rosewood fretboard.

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Music Man Pre Ernie Ball Stingray Bass (1970s)

Electric Basses

Color/Finish: Natural Year: 1970s

Bernard Edwards is documented using a Music Man Pre Ernie Ball 1970s Stingray Bass in Natural Wood finish, as evidenced by an image showing him here in the recording studio.

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