Ian Hill is a founding member and bassist for the Birmingham-based heavy metal band, Judas Priest.
Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that Ian has been seen using in his bass rig.
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Bass Guitars
- Spector NS2 4-string basses
- Spector NS5 5-string bass
- Hamer 5-string bass
- Note: Spector Ian Hill signature bass guitar is based on Hill's mid 80's NS-2
Ian has also been seen using these basses in the past:
- late-Sixties or ’72 Fender Jazz Bass (sunburst)
- Epiphone EB-2 semi-acoustic and Gibson EB-3
Pickups
- The EMG website says Ian has used EMG 40CS and 40DC bass pickups
Amps and Cabinets
- SWR SM-1500 and SM-900 amplifier heads
- SWR Triad speaker cabinets (x4)
Ian has also been said to have used the following amps in the past:
- Mesa Boogie rig with 400+ heads
- Ashley amps with E.A.R. 12 and 15 cabinets
- Trace Elliot 122HSMX combo with 2X10
- Marshall 2X15 cabinet
- SWR Megoliath cab
Strings and More
- DR Black Beauties BKB-45 Red Devils RDB-45 bass strings
- Ian has used both his fingers and more recently picks
