Ibanez 2609B Black Eagle Bass

Electric Basses

Krist had 3–4 these, one of which I modified to have a rosewood neck.Also i believe he took out the pickgaurd of the bass.These basses were frequently toured throughout the band's career. One can be seen in the Sliver video and parts of the footage used for the Sub Pop In Bloom video. Krist's ori...

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Ibanez Roadster Series Bass

Electric Basses

The Ibanez Roadster is shown in this very early photo of Krist with his tongue out.

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Gibson Ripper Bass

Electric Basses

"Krist had at least two of each in Ebony and Natural finishes. One of Krist's Natural finish Rippers can be seen in the Come As You Are video; An Ebony model can be seen in some of the footage used for the ...

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Pro Co RAT 2

Distortion Effects Pedals

"Krist's distortion pedal of choice." (as mentioned by Earnie Bailey, NIRVANA's guitar tech, and heard on many recordings (like Nevermind and maybe In Utero).

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Dunlop Tortex Standard 0.60mm Guitar Picks

Picks & Pick Holders

He can be seen using this pick at 1:38

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Pro Co RAT

Distortion Effects Pedals

"Krist's distortion pedal of choice." as mentioned by Earnest Bailey, NIRVANA's guitar tech, and heard on many recordings including In Bloom

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Epiphone Jack Casady Signature

Electric Basses

Novoselic can be seen in this photo playing an Epiphone Jack Casady Bass in concert with Paul McCartney.

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MXR M104 Distortion+

Distortion Effects Pedals

Around 0:50, he mentions using an old MXR Distortion pedal from the 80s. It is possible that this was the one seen at Kurt's feet in that one picture that is floating around

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Fender Precision Bass

Electric Basses

This bass played and then smashed at the Kennel Club.

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Squier Hello Kitty Stratocaster Pink

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Krist novoselic has already played for a show on the legendary squier hello kitty as you can see him on this photo.

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Warwick Dolphin Pro I

Electric Basses

In this photo he is seen with a Warwick Dolphin

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Rotosound RS66LDN Pure Nickel Bass Strings (45-105)

Strings

According to "livenirvana.com", Krist uses the Rotosound RS66 Long Scale Standard Gauge strings

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Laney Pro Bass Amp

Bass Amplifier Heads

"Used throughout the Bleach era." as shared by Earnie Bailey, Nirvana's primary guitar tech.

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60's Zen-On Bass

Electric Basses

In the music video for Smells Like Teen Spirit Krist can be seen playing this bass.

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Fender Precision Bass Plus

Electric Basses

This bass played at Lee's Palace in Toronto.

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Guild Acoustic Bass

Acoustic & Acoustic-Electric Basses

This Bass Guitar was used in Nirvanas iconic Mtv Unplugged Concert

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Squier FSR Gary Jarman Signature Bass

Electric Basses

In his June 2018 cover feature for Bass Player magazine, Novoselic is pictured with his Squier Gary Jarman Signature Bass, and it is listed in his 'Gear List' for the recording of his latest LP with Giants In The Trees.

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Gibson EB-2 Bass Guitar

Electric Basses

Krist can be seen with w gibson eb2 bass here, it's probably pelham blue.

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Gallien-Krueger 800RB Bass Amp Head

Bass Amplifier Heads

"Used on the In Utero tour." as shared by Earnie Bailey, guitar tech for NIRVANA.

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Ampeg SVT-II

Guitar Amplifier Heads

Throughout this video we get glimpses of Krist's amp. It's hard to make out, but by looking close you can see that it is an Ampeg SVT-II Non-Pro. It was probably only borrowed for the show though.

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Fender Mustang Electric Guitar

Solid Body Electric Guitars

here is krist with a fender mustang

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Gibson RD Artist Bass

Electric Basses

he used this and the standerd rd bass on the nevermind recordings and on live shows stop de video at 02:30 you see the two switches thats on a rd artist bass on you see humbuckers not the singlecoils on the standerd

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Gibson Krist Novoselic Signature RD Bass

Electric Basses

Novoselic performing at the "Nevermind 20 Years Celebration at the EMP" in 2011

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Ibanez 1984 Roadstar II bass RB630

Electric Basses

In this picture from the early days, we can see Krist playing a Ibanez Roadstar II RB630

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