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What bass does Rex Brown play?

Rex Brown has been seen with his Gibson and Epiphone signature Thunderbirds and two Spectors, a 2008 Euro 4 and a 2023 USA NS-5, strung with Ernie Ball Cobalts. He has been seen running an Ampeg SVT-4 Pro into custom Mesa/Boogie 8x10s, with Origin Effects and Darkglass boxes.

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What bass does Rex Brown play?

On the 2024 Pantera tour he was seen with his Gibson Rex Brown Thunderbird Signature, an Epiphone signature Thunderbird, a 2008 Spector Euro 4 he called "Mother Glory" and a 2023 Spector USA NS-5.

What amp does Rex Brown use?

Premier Guitar showed him with an Ampeg SVT-4 Pro into custom Mesa/Boogie 8x10 Traditional PowerHouse cabinets with Eminence speakers, plus an Eich T1000 driving an Eich Bass Board.

What strings does Rex Brown use?

His 4-strings were strung with Ernie Ball 2733 Hybrid Slinky Cobalt bass strings and his 5-string Spector with Ernie Ball 5-String Slinky Cobalts (.045 to .130).

What pedals does Rex Brown use?

His board held a Dunlop JCT95 Cry Baby wah, a Morley Pro Series II Bass Wah, an Origin Effects DCX, an MXR M287 Sub Octave Bass Fuzz and a Peterson StroboStomp HD, all run by an RJM Mastermind GT, plus a Moog Taurus III.

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Rex Brown is the Texas bassist of Pantera and Down, back on stage with the reunited Pantera. This guide covers the basses, amps and effects he was seen with on that tour.

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