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![Bootsy Collins' Jazz Bass, formerly owned by James Brown, is now available on eBay.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bootsy-Collins-Jazz-Bass-formerly-owned-by-James-Brown-is-364x205.jpg "Bootsy Collins' Jazz Bass, formerly owned by James Brown, is now available on eBay.] 7")
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!["After my tech remarked, ‘This bass seems small on you,’ I adjusted the strap for a better look. You really need to fully commit to it: The tale of Ben Shepherd’s 1972 Fender Jazz Bass, acquired from grunge legends and swiped before Soundgarden’s reunion."]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/After-my-tech-remarked-‘This-bass-seems-small-on-you-364x205.jpg "\"After my tech remarked, ‘This bass seems small on you,’ I adjusted the strap for a better look. You really need to fully commit to it: The tale of Ben Shepherd’s 1972 Fender Jazz Bass, acquired from grunge legends and swiped before Soundgarden’s reunion.\"] 9")
![The bass guitar featured in The Specials' "Ghost Town" is set to be auctioned.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/The-bass-guitar-featured-in-The-Specials-Ghost-Town-is-364x205.jpg "The bass guitar featured in The Specials' \"Ghost Town\" is set to be auctioned.] 10")
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!["Without his influence, I would never have picked up the bass or joined a rock band. He taught me invaluable lessons": Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea reflects on the band's original guitarist, Hillel Slovak.]](https://backingtracksfullcollection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Without-his-influence-I-would-never-have-picked-up-the-364x205.jpg "\"Without his influence, I would never have picked up the bass or joined a rock band. He taught me invaluable lessons\": Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea reflects on the band's original guitarist, Hillel Slovak.] 12")
