Matt Freeman's Bass Guitars

In this Rancid video, we can see Matt playing his Fender Precision Bass

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In this video, Matt show us his new Squier P-Bass Signature

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This is one of the bass guitars that Matt Freeman uses

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Ibanez TR Bass

Ibanez TR Bass

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Black Year: 1990s

Matt Freeman used the Ibanez TR50 bass during Rancid's performance at the Loreley Festival in Germany on June 20, 1998, as seen at 5:58 in the concert video uploaded by XdeadscenestarX on YouTube.

It was Matt's main touring bass during the ... And Out Comes the Wolves Rancid tours. Freeman also played it during the recording of Life Won't Wait.

Here it is sold on Reverb. https://reverb.com/item/55151210-ibanez-tr-bass-refinished-owned-by-matt-freeman-of-rancid?show_sold=true

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Matt Freeman uses a 1962 Fender Precision Bass, as detailed in the Uberproaudio article "Rancid - Matt Freeman Bass Rig Gear and Equipment."

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This Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Bass is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid

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In this old picture, uploaded by Billie Joe Armstrong from Green Day, we can see Matt using a Epiphone Accu Bass Jr

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This Fender Precision Bass is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid

Serial number: S905719

This bass has an awesome greenish-gold finish.

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Matt Freeman uses the Fender '78 Jazz Bass Guitar, as detailed in the "Rancid - Matt Freeman Bass Rig Gear and Equipment" article on Uberproaudio.

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Matt Freeman is noted for using the Fender Kingman Bass SCE, as detailed in the "Rancid - Matt Freeman Bass Rig Gear and Equipment" article on Uberproaudio.

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This Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision Bass is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid. Serial number: US10211702

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In this Ibanez catalog : [http://s93105080.onlinehome.us/Ibanez-Catalogs/index.php_1997.html] Matt Freeman can be seen holding and playing on one of the TR500 basses and I'm quite sure it is the TR505VB due to the dark accents on the bass one.

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In the video titled "Climb In (The Bottle)" by Rancid from the "Bass Bunker Sessions" on Matt Freeman's official YouTube channel, Matt Freeman is seen using a Fender Flea Signature Jazz Bass.

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In a video on Matt Freeman's Bass Bunker on YouTube, Matt Freeman confirms that he used a 1994 Fender Standard Jazz Bass MIM during the recording of Rancid's album "...And Out Come the Wolves." Note : pic provided isn't the "Longhorn" variant, but closest match I could find. Also not sure of country of manufacture.

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Matt Freeman has been a long-time user of the Fender Jazz Bass, owning several models from different years. His favorite is the 1969 Jazz Bass, which he has used for decades in both live performances and studio recordings. On his YouTube channel, "Matt Freeman's Bass Bunker," he showcases some of the Jazz Basses he owns, including his 1994 Fender Jazz Bass that was used to record Rancid's album "...And Out Come The Wolves."

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Music Man Stingray

Music Man Stingray

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Sunburst Year: 1977

This Music Man Stingray 1977 is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid. Freeman bought this bass in Chicago during the 1998 Warped Tour.

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Rickenbacker 4003

Rickenbacker 4003

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Fireglo Year: 2023

In one of Matt Freeman's very interesting gear video, he talks about his rickenbacker basses, one 4003 and one 4001 ( wich looks more like a 4000 but maybe it's a modified ) the 4003 Is a 2023 fireglo one with a custom pickguard

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Matt Freeman, bassist of Rancid, owns a Fender Precision Bass from 1969, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb titled "Fender Precision Bass 1969 Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid."

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Fender Telecaster Bass

Fender Telecaster Bass

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Sunburst Year: 1966

Matt Freeman, bassist of the band Rancid, is known to use a Fender Telecaster Bass. This instrument was prominently featured in Rancid's "Who Would've Thought" video. Freeman mentioned, "I bought this bass around 1997 because I liked the neck. It's really worn in a good way. It has oval tuning machines. I have played this bass live, mostly in the late '90s, early 2000s." This information is verified by a listing on reverb.com.

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Matt Freeman, the bassist for Rancid, is confirmed to own a Fender American Standard Precision Bass, as evidenced by a listing on Reverb. The bass is notably marked by an Oakland Athletics sticker on the pickguard.

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Fender American Original 70's Jazz Bass

Fender American Original 70's Jazz Bass

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Vintage White Year: 2019

Matt Freeman, bassist of Rancid, is confirmed to own a Fender '74 Reissue Jazz Bass, as evidenced by the serial number V1974052, according to a listing on Reverb.com.

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Yamaha BB3000MA

Yamaha BB3000MA

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Black Year: 2000s

This Yamaha BB3000 MA is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid

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Matt Freeman, bassist of the band Rancid, is confirmed to own a Fender American Special Precision Bass, as verified by a listing on Reverb.com titled "Fender American Special Precision Bass Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid."

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This Fender Precision Bass with Jazz Bass Neck is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid

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Matt Freeman, the bassist for Rancid, is confirmed to own and use the Fender Tony Franklin Artist Series Signature Precision Bass (2008-2015). This instrument has been his main touring bass since 2009, as verified by a listing on Reverb which details this ownership.

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Matt Freeman, bassist of Rancid, is confirmed to own a Fender USA Geddy Lee Signature Jazz Bass, as evidenced by its listing on Reverb with the serial number US17008346.

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Peavey T-40

Peavey T-40

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Sunburst Year: 1978

Matt Freeman of Rancid owns a Peavey T-40, as confirmed by a listing on Reverb.

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Fender American Vintage '57 Precision Bass

Fender American Vintage '57 Precision Bass

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: 2-Tone Sunburst Year: 2010s

Matt Freeman, the bassist of Rancid, used the Fender American Vintage '57 Reissue Precision Bass on several tracks while recording the album "Honor Is All We Know." This information is verified by a listing on Reverb.com, which confirms his ownership of this specific bass guitar.

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Squier Bass VI Vintage Modified

Squier Bass VI Vintage Modified

Electric Basses
Color/Finish: Sunburst Year: 2010s

Matt Freeman, the bassist for Rancid, is confirmed to own a Squier Bass VI Vintage Modified, as evidenced by the serial number ICS13186870. This information is supported by a listing on Reverb titled "Squier Bass VI Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid."

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This Fender T-Bucket Acoustic Bass E is Owned by Matt Freeman Of Rancid

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