When Squire first hit the FM airwaves with Yes, listeners weren’t even sure they were hearing bass. His zingy, aggressive riffs under songs such as “Roundabout” (1971), played on his Rickenbacker RM1999, made for a completely new sound—especially since he used both a pick and roundwounds. Squire’s machinelike precision, too, was a key part of the band’s vibe.
just...BASS! 