Duff McKagan Plays His Fender Signature Deluxe Precision® Bass | Signature Artist Series | Fender

Watch as Duff McKagan and Matt Sweeney talk and play Duff's Deluxe Precision® Bass. Duff talks about his philosophy on being a bass player and shares stories about playing in iconic rock bands Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver.
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[@mrjackbilbo]

The bassline in sweetchild is as iconic as the guitar

[@monkeyliver1986]

Noit'snotjk

[@airbourne145]

Really? What rhcp song?😮

[@partyxplays]

​@@enriqueruiz3093lol what

[@gamlebardun]

In my eyes even more!

[@LionAndALamb]

You can hear the hardcore/punk influence in that line.

[@patrickhunter]

Duff has always seemed like the coolest dude and man I wanna try this bass out!

[@saintlotus93]

His tone actually sounds pretty similar to what you usually go for.

[@lowlifeangler]

He can relate to beginners due his lack of skill

[@patrickhunter]

@@lowlifeangler lol is that it?

[@lowlifeangler]

@@patrickhunter Well, stuck with the worst singer and a couple drunk ass guitar players

[@TheBigMrJGC]

lowlife74 Axl is one of the best vocalists of all time

[@darkbluebossa]

I really love the Fender black headstocks

[@khaaleliilighntingcoronado9009]

Its So sharp

[@gj5250]

I do to tried to order one from Sweetwater and they said there at least 2 to 3 weeks out, I'm thinking months.

[@kanedgytheguy8105]

yeah the black headstocks always look more deluxe

[@afrocoolio25]

This new David Bowie signature looks sick!

[@scaccu]

LOL

[@matiaspinargote3012]

LMAO

[@andrewpappas9311]

Holy shit he does look like Bowie, I never noticed

[@hughes2397]

He looks a lot like him lol!

[@tobycarr8516]

Kind of a bowie and Iggy pop bastardization...

[@MikeInClwtr]

When you can sing the basslines in a song, you know how powerful of a player that person is, and that's Duff.

[@khbkcbdck]

Why Duff is so underated? He Is one of the Best bass players ever, He put his signature on every GNR song and influece many people (and mysefl) to play bass guitar

[@aaron4241]

Duff's bass tone is like a warm blanket.

[@dave13dc]

For me, Duff plays bass properly. He understands the bass playing religion. You can’t be selfish as your role is to support other musicians in the band. Without your support, properly deployed, the band doesn’t work. Like he says, if you’re looking to be the focus of attention then the bass isn’t the instrument for you. My bass players - Duff, Lemmy, Paul Simonon.

[@Realest6]

Okay, explain Cliff Burton then. Explain Les Claypool. Geddy fucking Lee. Bass can be whatever you want it to be.

[@salty_3k506]

@@Realest6 It always depends on the role you have in your band. Any instrument can be the lead but the band needs to accomodate for that. I love playing like these guys but you still need to understand what role the bass usually serves in music.

[@Realest6]

@@salty_3k506 well no shit, but i mean you can do a little more. especially in a solo. McKagan's "solos" are like he's scared too play too much. bass is very versatile

[@salty_3k506]

@@Realest6 Yes I know. I play bass myself and I love more complicated bass playing but not everyone wants that.

[@KevinPerez-tz8ui]

Jared Followil of Kings of Leon has show that the guitar bass can be more than that

[@cacadordorio]

That slither bass line man i missed scott and velvet revolver

[@emanuelrayvillaflores7759]

one of the most underrated rock bass players of all time

[@enriquealferez3567]

no cap

[@jackdempsey9644]

No cap x2

[@williamrobinson1973]

Absolutely love this man. He was very influential and iconic to me growing up as a young bass player. He knew his role and thus helped me understand where bass fits in. Izzy played his way as did Slash. They did not mirror parts at all. Duff found a sticking point with the drums and created his own creative lines and drove the rhythm home. Legendary if you ask me.

[@albertvasu5489]

This guy has one of the best bass tones I've ever heard.aside from Geddy Lee,Lemmy Kilmister,Flea,Justin and Chancellor....i kinda dig this guy's tone

[@recruitdifficulty1638]

Ikr. Like shit, one of the thickest bass tones I've ever heard

[@thebagasi]

Justin and Chancellor

[@trenken]

I mean geddys early tone in rush from like 2112-signals was ripped right from guys like chris squire. Just sayin. I love geddy but he did not create that tone.

[@Andromida-ni5oj]

@@trenken Geddy said in his rrhf indictment that Chris was a big inspiration of his growing up and loved his tone

[@extansegura]

Duff cuoting the clash just made me love him even more. Joe strummer was a legend

[@francisdedumo3323]

I love Duff's basslines

[@TheMIKE263]

0:29 The sound of my teenge years.

[@Cala4Boca]

Velvet Revolver' Slither

[@ConkyJ20]

This video was not long enough. I kinda need this bass in my life. That jam towards the end though. YES.

[@dandi8253]

4:34 duffs signature fill

[@michaelr.4878]

Yeah, I know exactly what you are talking about. I have always called that the 'Duff Bounce'. The bounce, in combination with his rattly, tone with a lot of high end makes the transition between chords interesting. There is a metallic rattle or clank to his playing that is very tasteful. It shouldn't be, but it is.

[@christopherchuauhang4829]

Starting off with Velvet Revolver instead of GnR. My kinda guy Duff.

[@kfing1]

Phenomenal player - unforgettable bass lines - love

[@jashoo8597]

one of the coolest and most recognisable bass sounds, without the need to go wildly technical.

[@hughes2397]

That's always been a great sounding bass. One of my favorites. Always loved the vintage white finish on it.

[@krisfrosz133]

I played it at my local music store and it's superb. So cool that the Signature Bass is based on the discontinued Fender Jazz Bass Special. Love the feel of it.

[@ThundersMcCoy]

It's nowhere near as good though.

[@fansngnr6640]

Bass part from Velvet Revolver - Slither / Duff is AweSOME as ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Congrats, Duff! You survived the whole thing.🔥🔥🔥

[@lks_d_u_b_83]

I've just give this video its 3850 thumb up. Duff is amazing. Along with C.J. Ramone, Flea and Eric Avery, he is one of my favourite bass players and he pushes me to learn and play the bass long ago in 1992, when I was an 8 years old kid listening UYI I and II

[@thewitchfindergeneral4015]

Can we get a Geezer Butler signature P Bass for early Black Sabbath tones

[@ThorslundMusic]

the witchfinder general Check our the EMG Geezer pickups. Put them in whatever P or PJ you like.

[@krumphau]

I realize this was like a year ago and you've probably found it by now, but Lakland makes a Geezer signature bass(it's a P-type design)

[@ernestochavira9237]

Interviewer acting like he doesnt know the bass specs lol

[@GigiDAmico]

in general like he is a car driver

[@anonymousdude2224]

hahahahahahahahahah

[@marcsa11]

I’ve got this bass for nearly 2 years now, it really is wonderful 😃

[@TheKamu666]

Any issues?

[@marcsa11]

@@TheKamu666 not really, I’ve changed the strings as I prefer Elixir and it came with Fender strings.

[@alelollipop1903]

Matt’s killing it, awesome musician

[@troystaunton254]

I recently took up bass, it’s been fun, it was also awesome to discover that the 3 bassists I like most are all pickers like me not finger players. Duff, lemmy and Paul McCartney.

[@DEYZER29]

Same bro check out Mike dirnt too 👍

[@Vahnchelsea]

Playing a heavy sound with pick has it uniqueness in delivering the tone of sound. Only few fingerpicking bassist manage to deliver that by using fingerslyle i.e late Cliff Burton and Robert Trujilo.

[@MurphyKargesBass]

YES…! My favorite artist video so far. Most people try to shred and show their chops. I like that the most successful bassist of them all doesn’t go there. He just plays a bit, with a guitar player, which is cool, and mostly talks about his inspiration and story. How cool. Love it ❤

[@guidoscalise]

That tone is AMAZING.

[@ildikomiddelkamp4128]

Picked up this bass from the store today. I love it!! 😍

[@ElVicable]

Maybe my favorite bass player great attitude and great chemistry with slash learning his bass lines from appetite was very instrumental in my own aspirational style thanks man killer bass tone

[@thebloodychord]

One of my top 3 bassists of all time

[@carolinecarter8910]

who are the other two?

[@thebloodychord]

John Myung and Ryan Martinie

[@AKLowEnd]

Me too...my first bass hero, when I was 11 yrs old, I'm 36 now:) My other top two would be Rex Brown and Victor Wooten, but Ryan Martini's right there! Fucking love Mudvayne. Close call!

[@Bassdisorder]

With Simon Gallup !!

[@elvergalarga3908]

My top 3: -Cliff Burton -Duff Mckagan -Dave Ellefson I know that no one cares lol

[@kingfisher7960]

This guy has some serious stage presence and I saw him in 89'....

[@MellowGhetto]

Oh my god....that is the most unbelievably beautiful bass guitar i have ever seen!

[@caplippi]

We need a Matt Sweeney Signature!

[@johnnyfromtheblock9990]

caplippi lol

[@charlesanderson3651]

I wonder if I am the only person who knows his band chavez.

[@josephwalton487]

I want this bass so bad. Duff is king 🤘

[@bak1386]

Damn Duff has such a great overdriven tone

[@elvergalarga3908]

Yeahh that sounds awesome, it was weird without his chorus effect

[@federicos.m4475]

Possibly one of the best bass tone of the bussines!!

[@MarsMedia2022]

Bass tone for years! Top man!

[@28bass211]

Such a cool dude and the Bass sounds killer!

[@carlosdeno]

The tone is absolutely sick! 🤘

[@billthomasbass]

I need a Duff bass. So badass

[@Prototype-wd9pt]

Duff is the coolest guy that you would just love to down a few beers and chat endesly at a bar

[@famousvoiceimitator]

Cool, Duff dude. You're awesome with the bass.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

4:10 love it i have this with my Hummingbird right now.

[@d.howlett395]

This man is legendary!!

[@GiselleDK]

wow, i need this bass!

[@cenaakashakash]

Love that tone..

[@bobbyberetta4206]

My two favorite bass players tone are David Ellefson and Duff’s!

[@ryanduray1]

The opening bass line to 'Peace Sells' is powerful enough to resurrect the dead.

[@Clifford2005]

They are also my favorite bassists and I'm a guitar player

[@JuanCruz-un9jy]

Ever saw Megadeth in concert? Couldn't hear Dave, but I certainly felt him. (the guitars made me deaf for 2 days!)

[@Clifford2005]

@@JuanCruz-un9jy thats awesome

[@williamrobinson1973]

Man you ain't lying! After all these years I look back and listen to those albums and the tone has aged well.

[@kyrieeleison3522]

That's a really cool P-Bass. That's everything you need in a bass. Nice work by Fender and Duff.

[@hsu816]

Velvet Revolver-slither so good!!!!!

[@simondoutre6225]

I named my 1st dog Duff when I was 13, I'm 40 now. Everyone thought it was a simpsons reference, but it was a coolest bass player reference. I have a sweet 70s jazz but kinda want one of his basses. Can't have both lol

[@Exterminate265]

Do you have Duff's bass?

[@bcd213o5]

More. Please!

[@Cguy7]

Damn, Matt is errrvrywhere. I ain't mad at it. 👌🏾

[@arysaad6923]

Duff my hero..

[@scot4191]

The Fender P Bass is the Best all around in my opinion . It's a simple flawless design and is standard for bassists.

[@leobrahmana1321]

I love you Duff!!!!!

[@robertatkins815]

Thanks 2 duff recommending steampunk emporium in wellington cbd everyone started shopping there

[@janski1982]

I just ordered this bass. Can’t wait to get my hands on it! It just looks and sounds so fucking awesome!!!

[@mrsx7944]

How is it?

[@martinilopez1]

THAT BASS!!!

[@erichaheidrich4593]

So cool. Like the man himself.

[@dixiefallas7799]

I’ve got the Fender Boxer and it is awesome P/J very similar instrument. Totally different animal to my Ric 4001.🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@nihalnayak5483]

Definitely one of the cooler looking basses from Fender.

[@QuartolimaSD]

Nihal Nayak you should see his fender aerodyne

[@janski1982]

I ordered this bass a month ago and I will still have to wait for it for maybe 3-4 weeks 😭😭😭

[@peterb7435]

That super bassman sounds amazing

[@AsaPhelps]

Anyone know if there’s a real version of what they start playing at 1:20, sounds so dope I need to know!

[@alexisperezchileno8389]

Que buen vídeo!!! Grande Duff

[@zeafniffira7935]

Cant believe i have this at home

[@mjschaeffer2112]

Ok, I love sound, what pre-amp is he using or fuzz/distortion setup? Love it!

[@samsungiphone1728]

i love you Duff🤘🔥🔥

[@potterman83]

Ok this was badass

[@ricardobernal3721]

Buenas líneas de bajo ah sacado este Duff 👌🏼

[@deanmass]

Sweeney you lucky bastard :P Cool vid!

[@ZeroGravityLife]

I have a Black one. Beautiful bass, I get compliments left and right, other musicians are blown away, a Jazz neck on a P-Bass body! My only gripe is the MIM craftsmanship isnt as good as I expected, but it is what it is.

[@carwashninja]

I have the black one as well. I love it! I wish they made a 5 string version of it too.

[@lunarisalpha]

This bass kick ass.

[@yetigoosecreature8682]

practice makes perfect - never give up

[@och70]

Jesus Christ, the way these guys talk about the Hipshot D-Tuner, you'd think it hadn't been around since the early 80s.

[@richsackett3423]

What is this strange magic of which you speak?

[@victorlinge92]

Yeah. When they called the D-tuner a Hipshot😁

[@kandiceholm521]

Humble

[@scottrussell4742]

Duff kicks ass

[@D-Man_Jam]

Bruh, Duff hasn't aged a flippin' day.

[@cindywatson7988]

Just gets better

[@dylanbean4635]

That tone...

[@wallacewinston3627]

I love Matt Sweeney

[@jonasdalus2999]

The best duffffffff

[@corbetcrey]

Duff is the coolest musican ever

[@bm-dm6yi]

I Love you duff

[@lilysandoval7706]

Haven't comprehended a thought you've explained ; picking up

[@ahousecatnamedmr.jenkins1052]

He Actually helped keep Scott Weiland sober for a while. So he can put that on his resume

[@victorhang3787]

o melhor timbre é ticar com vontade duff]

[@JayZombie1216]

Mike Ness & Duff Mckagan are my fucking heros.

[@coreyturner6631]

Best aging rock star hands down

[@Emileguns]

Just wondering how long do you figure it would take to practice bass ?

[@margovallen]

Sweet bass.

[@colinaitken5090]

What's the strings he used with the red ends,looks cool😎

[@ertugrulyldrm8611]

I can't find this on shopfender?

[@RonSharpsDeluxeTV]

That's actually pretty fucking badass!

[@LightningJackFlash]

I always digged in his playing, that even though he plays with a pick, his sound is so full.

[@tehrealtimmis]

Fender should make a classic vibe jazz bass special