Mike Bruno (Iron Chic, Adult Magic, Dead Broke Rekerds)
SPB: What type of bass do you play and how did you choose it?
Bruno: I play a Fender P-bass forever and always. I chose it because Mike Dirnt played one -- as well as every other great punk bassist. It's just the perfect sound for punk and that's that.
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One-question interviews with artists where we find out about the gear and equipment they use to achieve their sound.
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