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Rig Rundown: The Breeders

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For nearly 30 years, these alt-rock pioneers have created gristly tones full of attitude and angst. Find out how guitarist Kelley Deal and bassist Josephine Wiggs craft their signature tones.

Josephine Wiggs No. 1 since that infamous Lollapalooza tour is her 1993 Music Man Stingray strung with Ernie Ball .045–.105 strings. Other than the gold finish, the bass remains stock

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