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Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr names 10 guitarists who shaped his bass sound
The Royal Blood frontman explains why guitarists have influenced him more than bassists as he marks the 10th anniversary of the duo’s debut album
“When I flick the pickup selector, it turns my bass into a Stratocaster!” Mike Kerr on how he broke all the bass rules for his signature Fender Jaguar – and why his “lack of ability” is key to Royal Blood’s astronomical success
His earthquaking live sound is bigger than most other bassists and guitarists combined, and now Kerr has a signature bass worthy of his epic tone. He reveals the secrets behind his rig, why shredding won’t conquer arenas, and what makes short-scale basses “feel like the 10-kilo vest has been taken off”
Fender Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass review – a short-scale stunner with a unique pickup pairing that handles much more than just rock
Exclusive: We bring you the first review of the Royal Blood frontman’s long-awaited – and strictly limited-edition – signature bass. Stand clear!
“A traditional bass player might find it a bit bizarre”: Fender and Royal Blood’s Mike Kerr team up for a signature Jaguar Bass – is this the secret sauce to his heralded tone?
The bold short-scale four-string comes loaded with custom pickups that – combined with a spot of pitch-shifting – could be the key to unlocking Kerr's coveted guitar-esque sounds
Royal Blood release surprise new single Honeybrains
The UK two-piece tell fans they don’t want to sit on new material
How to sound like Royal Blood's Mike Kerr on a budget
Learn the secrets behind the colossal dual-amp tone of the bass-wielding riff machine
Royal Blood‘s Mike Kerr: “There are videos on how to sound like us on a budget of £1,500. And I’m always thinking, ‘Man, you could do it with £600!’“
“This is a worldwide exclusive!” Kerr tells Total Guitar as he reveals all about his gear – from his preferred bass distortion pedal to signal-splitting and a bespoke baritone guitar that plays “like a giant bagpipe!”
