Robby Takac is one of the founding members of the Goo Goo Dolls, along with Johnny Rzeznik. He is the band's bassist and was formerly the front-man and lead singer in the Goo Goo Doll's earlier albums. Robby also is a producer and recording studio owner.
Let's look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Robby's Goo Goo Dolls bass rig.
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Basses
- Yamaha BB414 (2024 pic below)
- Yamaha BB1000 models
- Hipshot installed on basses. Yamaha customizes the basses for him also.
- Fender P-Bass (1982 body with Bartolini pickups, Badass Bridge, D-Tuner, and metal nut)
Amps and Cabinets
- Ampeg SVT Classic head
- Ampeg 4x10 bass cabinets
- Divided by 13 amp
Effects and More
- Samson wireless unit
- Ampeg SVT Mic-preamp DI
- Tech 21 SansAmp bass RBI
- Xotic Effects BB Bass pedal
Strings and Picks
- GHS .115, .095, .070, and .050 and .135, .115, .095, and .070 gauge bass strings
- Dunlop .88mm Tortex Triangle picks