Here is a list of some power trio bands that I like + their typical bass of choice.
| Band | Bass type | Producer | Bass pickup | Usual guitar | Guitar pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audioslave | StingRay | MusicMan | Humbucker | Telecaster | Single |
| Green Day | Precision | Fender | Humbucker | Stratocaster | Single |
| John Mayer Trio | Precision | Fender | Humbucker | Stratocaster | Single |
| Nirvana | Precision | Fender | Humbucker | Jaguar | Single |
| Police | Precision | Fender | Single | Telecaster | Humbucker |
| RATM | StingRay | MusicMan | Humbucker | Telecaster | Single |
| RHCP | StingRay | MusicMan | Humbucker | Stratocaster | Single |
| Rush | Jazz | Fender | Single | Les Paul | Humbucker |
| SRV | Precision | Fender | Humbucker | Stratocaster | Single |
| Winery Dogs | Precision | Yamaha | Humbucker | Telecaster | Single |
What I’m about to say is a limited subjective observation and I’m sure that there are countless exceptions to it; however, power trios that I like seem to cross-match humbuckers with single coils. Usually.
In other words; if the guitarist is using single coils, the bassist is using humbuckers – and vice-versa.
Dr. Kerem Koseoglu 
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