Matt Spatial plays bass for the Julia Dream, and he's pretty much solid on his Ampeg B2R, one of the more inexpensive Ampeg models that he originally bought with intent to upgrade down the road. The B2R convinced him otherwise, and for the price it was a figurative steal.

He uses a Boss DS-1 distortion pedal because it preserves the low end while still providing clarity, unlike many other distortion pedals that he's tried. His Boss DS-1 distortion pedal was a literal steal as he borrowed it from a guitarist friend and never returned it. Typical bassist. If you're reading this, Chip, I want you to return those CDs you borrowed from me. You know which ones I'm talking about!