most computer-literate member of the band. Musicianship Technique Riedel is primarily a fingerstyle player, although he uses a pick for most songs when playing live. In certain softer songs, Riedel has been known to play with a banjo style plucking technique with his right hand to play arpeggiated chords, such as in "Seemann". He also plays the acoustic guitar introduction to "Frühling in Paris" in live shows. Gear His known gear is: Sandberg California PM Sandberg Terrabass signature model MusicMan Stingray (used during the early days of the band) ESP Eclipse bass (used during the Sehnsucht tour) Sandberg Plasmabass 4-string custom built model Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI Glockenklang Heart-Rock Amp (Later rig) Ampeg SVT-II (Early rig) Ampeg 8x10 Cabs Riedel also uses selected overdrive/fuzz pedals for songs such as "Mein Teil" and "Rosenrot". References External links 1971 births Living people German heavy metal bass guitarists Male bass guitarists People from Schwerin Rammstein members 21st-century bass guitarists German male guitarists Industrial metal musicians