Nikki Sixx

Nikki used Spector basses 1987-1990. Spector made a run of these Spectorbirds, PJ config with just a volume control until Gibson issued a cease and desist order to Spector for copyright infringement. Fernandes also produced a few until Gibson did the same to them.

This December 2017 Facebook post by Sixx read:

"Look what I found in storage. It's the ORIGINAL “Shout at the Devil” bass"

In this music video for 58's song "Piece Of Candy" Nikki Sixx is playing a black Flying V Bass

Nikki used a few of these Hamer Thunderbird basses that matched his wardrobe during the Theater of Pain tour from July 1985 through March 1986.

Nikki Sixx can be seen seated with this bass head and cabinet to his left throughout this gear video.

In this concert video from 2005 "Carnival Of Sins" DVD Nikki Sixx seen playing black/white Fender Precision Bass

Carnival Of Sins DVD, Sixx is seen for many songs using this bass.

Legendary Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx is known as much for his superior playing ability as he is for his longtime love of Gibson’s Thunderbird bass guitars. Gibson once again honors Sixx’s skills and devotion by proudly introducing the new Nikki Sixx Signature Model Thunderbird IV—a genuine tribute to one of rock’s most iconic bass players. The first collaboration between Gibson and Sixx—the Gibson Blackbird—was released almost 10 years ago, and enjoyed immense popularity from both players and fans alike.

The Gibson Blackbird was a custom Thunderbird model made to specifications requested by Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx. Originally to be named the "Sixxbird", the Blackbird was manufactured from 2000 to 2003. It differed from the Thunderbird IV in the following details:

The fingerboard was made from ebony and had iron cross inlays. An "opti grab" handle was added to the normal Thunderbird bridge, The only electronic control was a single on/off switch for the two humbucker pickups. The pickguard was designed specifically for the Blackbird All hardware on the Blackbird were finished in black chrome. The Blackbird had a flat-black finish. The pickups were renamed as 'Deep Sixx' pickups.

Nikki Sixx can be seen seated with this bass head and cabinet to his right throughout this gear video.

The video is a promotion for the new Schecter SIXX Signature Bass for the bass guitarist of Sixx A.M. and Mötley Crüe, Nikki Sixx.

Nikki Sixx used this to record Sixx:A.M. record "Prayers for the Damned"

This picture from Nikki's Instagram shows several guitars, one of which is the 2017 Gibson Explorer Custom.

In this picture you can see him using the bass at a live show

at 1:12 you can see the black mockingbird in what seems to be a PJ configuration

He uses a signature variant of the Helix strings

In the video of "Don't Go Away Mad", Nikki is playing one of these beautiful basses from 2:24 to 4:06.

Nikki Sixx uses the MXR M89 Bass Overdrive Pedal while preparing for the Sixx:A.M. "Prayers for the Damned" tour, as seen in his Instagram post.

In this photo you can see Nikki using this bass at a live show

Nikki Sixx used this to record the Sixx:A.M album "Prayers for the Damned"

Nikki Sixx utilized the ZVEX Ringtone TT (Tap Tempo) pedal while recording the Sixx:A.M. album "Prayers for the Damned." As highlighted in an Instagram post by nikkisixxpixx, this pedal is praised for its ability to produce haunting sounds, especially effective with bass synths and bass guitar.

This picture shows the EHX Micro POG.

This picture shows Nikki with his Gibson 2017 Firebird Custom.

In this picture from nikki’s Instagram you can see he uses a les Paul custom for practice and writing

Nikki Sixx is prominently associated with the Gibson Thunderbird IV, as shown in a user-uploaded poster from his 2005 performance at Rod Laver Arena.

Nikki Sixx used this to record the Sixx:A.M. abum "Prayers for the Damned"

In this February 17, 2018 Facebook post by Sixx, we can see a photo of a Black Heroshigi Kids 12-String Bass with the caption:

"Found in storage: 1990’s KIDS custom 12 string bass. We even had the tattoo in the middle of my chest inlayed on the body of the bass. Thinking of selling this baby and getting and old Rickenbacker or Jazz bass."

Sixx owned three of these 12-Strings, one in Black with Gold tattoo Inlay (Pictured above), one Red with "HELTER SKELTER" carved on it, and one in Green.

Per S.I.T Strings website Nikki uses their strings and has a signature set as well.

Instagram post showing photo of Nikki in front of a set of Taurus pedals.

Footage shows nikki sixx playing a solo on the bass and later on destroys it on stage