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In this video, Paul Simonon talks about his history with Precision basses. He says, "It had such a weight to it, and such a fuller sound," at 0:45.

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Simonon can be seen playing a Rickenbacker 4001 in this photo.

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in the music video for "London calling" you can see paul simonon playing an epiphone rivoli most notably at 0:23 . you can tell its an epiphone because it has an arch on the head instead of gibsons singular rounded head

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Paul Simonon from The Clash and recently with Gorillaz. It is from a concert picture and you can clearly see in the middle right you can see this Ampeg amp with a cab that you cant identify.

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in this Wikipedia page it states that nowadays Paul simonon uses ampeg classic series 8x10 cabs

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Paul Simonon is seen playing a Fender Telecaster in a live performance of "The Guns of Brixton" with The Clash, as captured in a user-uploaded photo on Feelnumb. He opted for the guitar over the bass while singing, as it was easier for him to play.

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Paul Simonon is confirmed to use DiMarzio DP122 Model P Bass Pickups on his main Precision bass, as evidenced by the distinctive cream color of the pickup and the pole pieces, which are signature features of the DiMarzio Model P pickups. This identification is supported by a visual source available on Equipboard.

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Paul Simonon is confirmed to use the Dunlop Straplok Dual Design Strap Retainer System on his main precision bass, as evidenced by a photograph taken on April 28, 2007, in Indio, CA. The image clearly shows the straplock system in use during his performance.

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Paul Simonon has been confirmed to use D'Addario Chromes Flat Wound strings, as evidenced by the dark blue silk wrapping visible at the headstock of his precision bass in a performance image.

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Paul Simonon used Rotosound RS77LD Monel Flatwound Bass Strings during his time with The Clash, as evidenced by the iconic image of his smashed bass on the "London Calling" album cover. The bass still has three strings remaining, which are identifiable as Rotosound flatwounds due to their lack of round edges, unlike roundwound strings, as seen in a close up photo on TalkBass.

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