Sam Rivers

This bass is most known for being used at Limp Bizkit's performance at woodstock 1999 as seen in this image.

Sam Rivers used mostly custombuilt Warwick Streamer Stage 1, 5-string basses until his tragic passing.

Rivers has been sporting numerous Fender Jazz V basses since 2019.

He can be seen onstage with the Warwick WCA 410 and 115 on a bunch of live shots.

On the official Taurus Amplification website, it is noted that Sam Rivers uses the Taurus T-di Silver Line bass effects pedal.

He can be seen onstage with the Warwick WCA 410 and 115 on a bunch of live shots.

In a 2009 article on Funksheet, it is noted that Sam Rivers of Limp Bizkit uses the Electro-Harmonix Bass Micro Synth XO, highlighting its role in his gear setup.

Sam Rivers uses Taurus Silver Line effect pedals - Abigar, Tux, Vechoor, Zebu and the preamp T-Di. "I LOVE THEM ALL!!!"

Sam Rivers uses Taurus Silver Line effect pedals - Abigar, Tux, Vechoor, Zebu and the preamp T-Di. "I LOVE THEM ALL!!!"

According to this video he uses Abigar .

In this Youtube video, Sam Rivers can be seen using Kramer Ferrington Acoustic Bass

Can be seen using the Aguilar Tone Hammer in his live rig from various Instagram posts from 2019 onwards

Can be seen using Aguilar DB 810's in various posts on his Instagram from 2019 onwards

Can be seen using Aguilar DB 751's in his live set up via Instagram since 2019 onwards

Sam Rivers uses the Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner in his live rig, as shown in various photos on his Instagram from 2019 onwards.

Sam uses SIRE MARCUS MILLER V7 2ND GENERATION ALDER 5-STRING on Lollapalooza 2021 festival. https://youtu.be/U8sU46LorQI?t=341 - at 5:51

Can be seen using Shure ULXD4D in his live set up via Instagram since 2019 onwards

In this video, you can see four 8x10 Ampeg SVT-810E Bass Cabinets at 0:20

In this video, you can see three Ampeg SVT-2 Pro Head amps at 12:20

Sam Rivers confirmed his use of Ernie Ball Power Slinky 5-String Bass Strings (50-135) in an Instagram post, where he is seen restringing his bass and explicitly thanks Ernie Ball for their support.

In an Instagram post by Sam Rivers, he expresses gratitude towards Dave Avenius and the Aguilar Amplification team, confirming his use of their equipment, including the Aguilar Fuzzistor pedal.

In an Instagram post by Sam Rivers, he expresses gratitude to Aguilar Amplification and confirms his use of their products, including the Aguilar Filter Twin Dual Envelope Filter Effects Bass Pedal, by stating, "A big thank you to Dave Avenius at @aguilaramp and the whole team at Aguilar Amplification!!!! So stoked to get these guys into action!!"

In an Instagram post by Sam Rivers, he confirms his use of the Aguilar Agro Bass Overdrive, as well as other Aguilar products, thanking Dave Avenius and the Aguilar Amplification team.

In an Instagram post, Sam Rivers expresses gratitude towards Gamechanger Audio for demonstrating their products, including the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain Pedal, highlighting their innovation and the pleasant interaction with the company.

In an Instagram post, Sam Rivers showcases the Gamechanger Audio Third Man Records Plasma Coil fuzz pedal, which was sent to him by Gamechanger Audio. He praises the company for their innovative approach to creating bass and guitar effects, stating, "Their products are some of the most innovative gear I have seen in a long time!" This clearly indicates his use and endorsement of the gear.

In this Instagram post, Sam Rivers shows off his bass rig, which includes two Aguilar 4x10 cabinets.

In this Instagram post, Sam Rivers shows off his bass rig live for Limp Bizkit, which includes a white and red Aguilar 4x12 bass cabinet.

In a short video from December 2018 titled "Sam Rivers back in the studio with Limp Bizkit," Sam Rivers is seen using a Fender Precision Bass. This video was provided by YouTube user angelshide.

In 2025, Sam Rivers shared a photo on Instagram showcasing his live gear, where a Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass V is visible among his equipment. This was confirmed by an Instagram post from lkstraps, highlighting Sam's setup and his collaboration with Fender.

Sam Rivers, the bassist for Limp Bizkit, is confirmed to use a Fender Jazz Bass V, as evidenced by a 2025 Instagram post by @lkstraps. The post features an image of his live bass gear, showcasing the Fender Jazz Bass V among other equipment.