Kurt Danielson

Kurt Danielson

bassist / vocalist in Tad

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It looks like your standard Jazz bass you can see it clearly at the 1:11 minute mark.

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Kurt Danielson prominently uses a 1962 Fender Precision Bass, which has been his signature instrument throughout his tenure with TAD. This bass features in all their albums from "God's Balls" to "Infrared Riding Hood." The official video for "Wood Goblins" by Sub Pop on YouTube showcases Danielson playing this iconic bass, further highlighting its significance in his performances.

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In the music video for "Leafy Incline", Kurt Danielson is seen using an Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass with modifications: the bass appears to have Precision Bass pickups near the bridge. This bass can be observed at the timestamps 0:26, 2:54, and 2:58.

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In the live, Kurt Danielson borrowed Krist Novoselic's Ibanez Black Eagle because the E string of his 1962 Fender Precision Bass snapped during Behemoth, before Pork Chop Krist can be seen lending the bass to Danielson. Throughout the live he used this bass

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vWLRd-3kRE&t=603s

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In a 2008 discussion on TalkBass.com, Kurt Danielson detailed the equipment he used throughout his tenure with TAD, explicitly mentioning the installation and use of active EMG P pickups in his bass guitars.

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In a 2008 article on TalkBass.com, Kurt Danielson discusses the gear used for the album Infrared Riding Hood, specifically mentioning his use of the Marshall The Guv'nor distortion pedal along with a SansAmp preamp to achieve the desired tone on the record.

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According to a 2008 article on TalkBass.com, Kurt Danielson discusses his use of the Ampeg SVT-II bass amplifier head in conjunction with a Sunn 4x12 guitar cabinet for the "Salem" EP and an Ampeg 8x10 bass cabinet for "Inhaler."

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In a 2008 discussion on TalkBass.com, Kurt Danielson confirms his use of the Mesa/Boogie Bass 400+ Amp Head for the album "Infrared Riding Hood," stating it was paired with four Mesa/Boogie bass cabinets, specifically two 1x15 cabinets and two 8x10 cabinets.

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In a discussion on TalkBass.com, Kurt Danielson confirms his use of the Gallien-Krueger 800RB bass amplifier head, noting its utilization on the albums "God's Balls" (1989) and "8 Way Santa" (1991).

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In a TalkBass.com discussion, Kirt Danielson noted his use of a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal for 1989's "God's Balls" and partial use on 1991's "8 Way Santa".

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Kurt Danielson, in a discussion on TalkBass.com regarding his setup for the "Salem" EP, specifically mentions his use of a Sunn 4x12 guitar cabinet and an Ampeg SVT II.

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Kurt Danielson, in a discussion on TalkBass.com about his setup for "Infrared Riding Hood," mentions his use of 2 Mesa/Boogie 1x15 bass cabinets alongside 2 8x10 cabinets during the recording, confirming his use of the Mesa/Boogie 2x15 Road Ready Bass Cabinet.

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Kurt Danielson, in a discussion on TalkBass.com, confirmed his use of Clayton USA .80 mm gauge picks. He noted that these picks were chosen due to his "very hard" playing style, which is evident in early TAD live videos from around 1989.

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In the background of this photo taken at a Purple Strange gig, Kurt Danielson can be seen using an Acoustic Control Corp. 220 bass head, positioned on top of an unidentifiable 1x15 cabinet, as evidenced by the image provided.

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