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Jennifer Finch Loans Legendary “Ghost” Bass to The Punk Rock Museum TO BE PLAYED BY YOU.
Jennifer Finch Loans Legendary “Ghost” Bass to The Punk Rock Museum TO BE PLAYED BY YOU.
Las Vegas, NV – [February 25, 2025] – Punk history finds a new home as Jennifer Finch, bassist of L7, donates her iconic “Ghost” bass to The Punk Rock Museum for a three-year loan.
This isn’t just any bass—it’s an instrument that has fueled decades of raw energy, rebellion, and musical innovation. From freeing California Hardcore from the burden of “only boys make hard music” in the 1980s to helping define the grunge era this bass was instrumental in creating the heavy sound that reshaped the 1990s and ultimately changed everything.
This donation comes with a unique request: the “Ghost” isn’t just for display—it’s meant to be played by YOU.
It will be installed in the now-famous Punk Museum Jam Room alongside instruments donated by Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Joan Jett, and Fat Mike (NOFX).
“The Ghost isn’t meant to be locked away behind glass—it’s meant to be in someone’s hands, touched, plugged in, and my hope is that after a few years, it will return to me, carrying with it the experiences of everyone who has played it,” says Finch. “It’s a part of history, it is magic and that magic is not over yet.”
The Punk Scholars Network will be gathering at the Punk Museum MARCH 02 and 03, 2025. Stay tuned for program details.
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While you are at the Punk Rock Museum in February and March, be sure to pick-up, touch, hols and play the Jennifer Finch’s “Ghost Bass” in the PRM Jam Room.
A 1984 Fender Hybrid with a near-mystical presence, the Ghost bass has been a staple of Finch’s career, from the clubs of the 1980s to defining the sound of L7 through years of relentless touring and recording. This bass is more than just an instrument; it’s a relic of cultural movement, an artifact of sweat-drenched clubs, sold-out venues, and historic festival stages. Over the years, it has been borrowed and played by legendary musicians, including Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, adding to its storied legacy.
Visitors to The Punk Rock Museum will have the opportunity to experience the Ghost bass in a way that’s rarely possible in traditional exhibits. The museum’s ethos of making punk history interactive means musicians, fans, and history lovers alike can witness and even play a piece of music history.
In addition, Jennifer Finch will be giving tours of The Punk Rock Museum on February 28 and March 1-3. Tickets are available here: bit.ly/PRM-Jennifer-Finch.
——————- ABOUT ME
Jennifer Precious Finch is a musician and visual artist living in Los Angeles, CA. She became a member of the legendary group L7 in 1986, has an extensive body of work as a photographer documenting the punk, art, and queer scenes in Los Angeles throughout the 1980s, and is currently the writer and podcaster behind Sh!T My Rockstar Says, where she creates commentary on media, culture, self-reflection, and more. Sign up for her NEWSLETTER to get all the juicy details: https://jenniferfinch.substack.com.
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