SGC Nanyo Bass Collection

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Bass Collection was a bass guitar line from the late 1980s/1990s, produced by a now-defunct company called SGC Nanyo, an electronic manufacturer from Japan, upon acquiring Sexton Guitar Company, a small British guitar manufacturing firm. The basses were made in Japan, Korea and China. It is unknown what the "SB" stands for exactly; either a "Sexton Bass" or "Standard Bass". The basses were available in a variety of flavours such as 4-string or 5-string, J/J or P/J pickup configurations and active or passive.

Chris was known to use two SGC Nanyo Bass Collection basses during the Showbiz era both live and in the studio. They were one of his first basses to be used for Muse.

Bass Collection SB330

Chris's SB330
Bass Collection SB330
Manufacturer SGC Nanyo
Used 199? - 2001
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Translucent Green
Wood Body: Japanese Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge Hipshot 4 String, Gold plated
Electronics Active SGC Nanyo
Pickup(s) 2x Soapbar Configuration
Special circuits /

The SB330 is a 4 string bass with active pickups in a two soapbar configuration. Chris's SB330 was translucent green with gold hardware. At some point during the festivals of 2000, the bass sported what appears to be bits of grey duck tape. This was Chris' primary bass for gigs during 2000.

Bass Collection SB300

Chris's SB300
Bass Collection SB300
Manufacturer SGC Nanyo
Used 199? - 2001
Body type Solid
Neck joint Bolt-on
Body covering Black
Wood Body: Japanese Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge Hipshot 4-String
Electronics Passive
Pickup(s) P/J Jazz Configuration
Special circuits /

The SB300 is a 4-string bass with passive pickups in a P/J Jazz configuration. This bass was most likely used for songs in drop D until replaced by his sunburst Pedulla bass.


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