Sergio Vega

Vega can be seen at the beginning of this performance playing a white Fender Bass VI.

Here you can see it from the beginning of the video till 1.50

In this photo you can see Sergio with his Jaguar bass.

In this article, the following is written about Deftness and their use of Fractal Audio Systems:

"But regarding the recording process, the real game changer was Fractal Audio Systems Axe-FX II Preamp FX Processor.

'The Deftones have always had a futuristic element to their sound, but it’s not as prevalent on the last record,' Rasculinecz says. '[This time] we started with brand-new sounds from Fractal Audio, which was a big sonic shift for the band. It’s the first record where Stephen hasn’t used the same amp and cab as on every record before. That alone lent itself to creating a fresh take on the music. Fractal opened up a whole new world of sonic elements that we didn’t have on the last record and it really took Stephen and Sergio out of the box.'"

Throughout the video, while it is quite hard to see, Sergio can be seen using a Rickenbacker 4003 bass in Fireglo finish.

At 18:11 he talks about how he uses dunlops strings. you can see the package and how its the same strings.

Vega uses a Pigtronix Philosopher Bass Compressor, according to Pigtronix's website.

At 1:51 in this video, Sergio Vega talks about his use of Orange OBC810 Cabs. He says, "I've honestly never considered anything else...They just sound crisp...When you're out in the house they sound deep and rich."

Below Sergio's Fractal Fx Processor, at 11:05, his Matrix GT1000FX-1U Power Amplifier can be seen.

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If you look very carefully, you can see a glimpse of Sergio Vega playing a sunburst Fender Jazz bassin this video.

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In an Instagram post by user "smurffedout" titled "things & such," Sergio Vega is shown using the TC Electronic SpectraComp Bass Compressor, highlighting its role in his bass effects setup.

Sergio Vega plays a white Guild Pilot Bass in this video. It looks like he has covered it in stickers.

Sergio Vega plays a Fender Telecaster Bass in this video. It looks like it has been modified with a set of P Bass pickups.

In this article on the official Orange website, Sergio Vega is quoted; "Because of the way I attack the bass the AD200B is perfect. It’s crisp, clean, and has a really tight low-end."

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Vega used the bass on the 1995 Warped Tour. He can be seen using the bass in this video. A brief closeup of him playing it is around 0:49

In this article, Sergio Vega of Deftones and Quicksand mentions Deftone's recording of "Diamond Eyes" and his use of Native Instrument's Guitar Rig 3 software, stating, "My primary sound source was also the Guitar Rig 3."

Sergio's MFC-101 MIDI Foot Controller can be seen at 11:20 in this video.

In this article on Orange Amps' website, it says, "Bassist Sergio Vega’s preferred set up is an AD200B paired with an OBC810."

Sergio Vega is exploring various pedalboard tones using Positive Grid's BIAS FX, as highlighted by Positive Grid.

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With a close up on Sergio's basses at 16:30, one can see the DiMarzio Straps that he uses.

Sergio confirms via this post on Reverb that he used a Squier Bass VI. The serial number of the Bass VI (ICS16057191) confirms that it is indeed a Squier Vintage Modified Bass VI made in 05/16. Per the description in the post:

"Used live to play songs off of gore and interiors (Deftones/Quicksand)" - Sergio

In this reverb post, Sergio Vega is selling his Native Instruments Rig Kontrol 3. Per the listing,

This was used in studio and live on the Diamond Eyes campaign before switching to AXE FX.

In this reverb post, Sergio Vega is selling his Native Instruments Rig Kontrol 2. Per the listing,

This was used in studio and live on the Diamond Eyes campaign before switching to AXE FX.

In this Reverb listing, Sergio Vega states his usage of the Ampeg SVT-VR bass head he uses with Deftones.

"My first bass head with Deftones before switching over to Orange" -Sergio