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September 13, 2025
212 - Bootsy Collins

In episode 212 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with Bootsy Collins a bassist that needs no introduction! In their conversation Bootsy tells us why he started on bass and his gear when he was starting out provided by his brother Catfish who eventually brought him in to his band the Pacemakers. Bootsy describes how James Brown became aware of the Pacemakers and how he brought them on board getting Bootsy a Fender Jazz bass and two Ampeg SVT’s. Bootsy takes us through when he decided to incorporate pedals into his sound and the pedals he used initially. Bootsy discusses when he began producing albums while working with George Clinton. Bootsy tells us about his bass mentors James Jamerson, Paul McCartney and Larry Graham. Bootsy describes his original “Space Bass” and tells us about the current star bass made by Warwick and he also gives us a quick tour of his most recent amp system from the last time he toured. Bootsy talks about ear protection after a recent surgery which has him sidelined and working only in the studio currently. Bootsy discusses his friend Buckethead whose album he recently produced and who he’s worked with since the ‘90’s. Finally Bootsy takes us through his philanthropic productions and a few of the items you can purchase off his website: Beer, Wine and star straps… and having the NFL pick Bootsy’s tribute to Buckethead for the TV broadcasts. To find out more about Bootsy you can go to his website: bootsycollins.com Please subscribe, like, comment, share and review this podcast! #VintageGuitarMagazine #Bootsy #BootsyCollins #JamesPatrickRegan #AmpegSVT #theDeadlies #FenderCustomShop #JamesBrown #CatfishCollins #haveguitarwilltravelpodcast #HGWT #BucketHead #GeorgeClinton #OnThe1#PFunk #FunkBass #tourlife

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