Steve DiGiorgio

In this photo from SteveDiGiorgio.com, Steve shares what his pedal chain is for the new 2015 DEATH album recordings. On the bottom left side we can see the DOD FX25B Envelope Filter.

Current signal chain for recording setup

Current signal chain for recording setup

Steve DiGiorgio uses the MXR M-238 Iso-Brick as part of his current recording setup, as shown in a post on his Instagram account.

Steve DiGiorgio uses the EBS Dphaser Phaser Effect Pedal for live performances with Testament, as highlighted in an Instagram post by @ebsswedenofficial.

Massive power and lowend heard 'round the world

Steve DiGiorgio uses the EBS ProLine 810 bass amplifier cabinet during his tour performances. This is highlighted in a post by ebsswedenofficial on Instagram, which mentions the gear powering the shows of Testament, Sepultura, and Prong.

In this Facebook post from Steve’s page you can see the Meatbox on the lower row. Another version of this board that features the Meatbox original also is seen here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=735155116535359&set=pb.100001226324861.-2207520000.1435246853.&type=3&theater

He can be seen using this cab on the video: Death - Zero Tolerance Bass Playthrough on his official YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx3UcHewOoI

Steve DiGiorgio is featured in an Ibanez Guitar video showcasing his latest signature model, the Ibanez Steve Di Giorgio Signature SDGB1 5-string fretless bass.

Steve DiGiorgio is seen in this photo using a Fender Fretless Jazz Bass while recording Nothing is Everything. Steve can also be seen with this bass near the end of the video for The Philosopher.

In a YouTube demo by Ibanez Guitar, Steve DiGiorgio is shown playing the Ibanez IronLabel BTB625EX Bass.

In this 2024 social media post, Steve shows his Death To All rig, featuring a EBS Reidmar 752.

In this 2021interview with 'For Bass Players Only', Di Giorgio writes: "Yeah! I bought the Tech 21 YYZ pedal. I predominantly record with my Ibanez BTB basses, which put out a pretty hot sound. I also have a huge Rickenbacker collection. I still like to use those as much as I can, but they’re the old school and not powerful enough, so I gave the YYZ pedal a chance. In the user’s manual, there’s even an example setting called “Rickenbacker.” So I copied the settings, plugged the bass in and we were off running. I got an amazing sound! I wrote to the guy and told him like, “Wow, I found a home for this pedal now!” The YYZ pedal goes hand-in-hand with that Rickenbacker. Something about it just works right for me. The combination works right, and so that’s what I use for recording."

At 0:36 in the video, you can see the Ampeg SVT "Curved Line" 300-Watt Bass Amp Head (1975 - 1979) behind Steve DiGiorgio. This footage is from the YouTube video titled "Steve Di Giorgio Bass Recording Playthrough - Calling," uploaded by SDGLowEnd, which captures Steve in the studio during the bass tracking session for the song "Calling" by Christos Nikolaou.

Steve DiGiorgio is confirmed to use a Fender Fretless Precision Bass, commonly referred to as the "ITP parts / Bitsa Bass." He originally obtained a regular fretted Precision Bass in high school and later converted it by purchasing a fretless bass neck. This modified instrument was utilized during his time with Sadus, Autopsy, and Death for both live performances and recordings. This information is substantiated by a discussion in the Cali Death Podcast, Episode 60 (Clip), titled "Fretless Bass (Steve Di Giorgio)."

In a 2025 interview with D'Addario, Steve DiGiorgio confirmed that he has been a long-time user of D'Addario strings, specifically showing the D'Addario EXL220BT Balanced Tension .040-.095 Super Light Balanced Tension strings for his 4 string fretless basses.

In a YouTube interview titled "Steve Di Giorgio Interview: Becoming A Heavy Metal Bass Legend," Steve DiGiorgio specifically mentions that he uses D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Light Top/Medium Bottom 5-String Bass Strings (45-125) for his 5-string fretless basses, as presented by D'Addario and Co.

According to the D'Addario Artists page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario XTB45130 XT Nickel Plated Steel Bass Guitar Strings - .045-.130 Regular Light Long Scale 5-string.

According to the D'Addario artist page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario NYXL45105 Nickel Wound Bass Strings (45-105).

According to the D'Addario artist page, Steve DiGiorgio uses D'Addario NYXL Nickel Wound Regular Light 5-String Bass Strings (45-130).

In a 2007 interview on FretlessBass.com, Steve DiGiorgio stated that he used Rotosound strings, specifically mentioning that on his four string basses and his five-string basses he added a high C, resulting in a gauge of 35 to 105. This is corroborated by photos and live performances dating back to the Death era, where the distinctive red silk at both ends of his bass strings is visible, confirming the use of Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 45-105 strings.

In a 2007 interview with FretlessBass.com, Steve DiGiorgio mentioned that his first fretless bass, which he used in bands such as Sadus and Death, was a parts bass equipped with a Leo Quan Badass II Bass Bridge.

Steve DiGiorgio is confirmed to use the Dunlop Straplok Dual Design Strap Retainer System, as evidenced by live performances during his time with Testament and the 2015 Rig Rundown.

In the 2015 Rig Rundown with Testament, Steve DiGiorgio confirms that he uses Rotosound RS666LD Stainless Steel 6-String Bass Strings (35-130) on all his basses, as mentioned in the Premier Guitar interview.