Joe Perry's Ernie Ball/Music Man 6-String Bass
Perry uses this short-scale, 6-string bass with a Floyd Rose tremolo for "Back in the Saddle". He plays lead on the guitar, and it's tuned a step down and strung with .045 -.105 strings.
Gallery: Aerosmith Live Gear 2012
Check out the gear the guys are using on tour.
By Rebecca DirksAug 29, 2012
Rebecca Dirks
Rebecca Dirks graduated from the University of Iowa with degrees in journalism and art, and joined Premier Guitar as an intern in 2007. She lives in the Iowa City area with her husband, two giant dogs, and more cats than are appropriate to mention. When not petsitting, she enjoys challenging herself in the kitchen, watching the Packers dominate, and discovering new music or rediscovering old favorites.