Carol Kaye

Role

Bassist Music Producer

Genre

Rock Pop Funk / Soul

Group

The Grass Roots The Wrecking Crew The Electric Prunes

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Bassist Music Producer

Genre

Rock Pop Funk / Soul

Group

The Grass Roots The Wrecking Crew The Electric Prunes

Social

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Fender 1965 Super Reverb

Combo Guitar Amplifiers

FAQ 17

Q. What instrument/amp did you use in the 60s recording sessions and how often would you change strings?

A. I used the Fender Precision bass, with the Fender Super Reverb open-back 4-10" speakers amp for a long time. Then about 1966-67 or so, I started using the enclosed cabinet double-amped Versatone amp (3-4 amps carted around by my cartage company, Van Cartage). You always wiped your strings after each date, and I would carry a chamois for this purpose plus would wipe the strings off with jewelry cleaner once in awhile to keep the strings sounding live, being careful not to get any on the instrument.

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Music Man HD-130 Stack

Guitar Amplifier Stacks

In the Ernie Ball Music Man article "Happy Birthday Carol Kaye" by Casey Ball, it is noted that legendary bassist Carol Kaye uses the 1970s Music Man HD-130 Stack amplifier.

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Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112III 150W MicroBass Combo Amp

Bass Combo Amplifiers

Carol Kaye uses the Gallien-Krueger MB150S-112III 150W MicroBass Combo Amp, as confirmed by her official website.

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