Justin's Gear - Page 4

TheDialog · #61 11-27-2008, 02:44 AM

Have you tried the Aguilar Agro or AG500?

RCCollins · #62 11-27-2008, 09:19 AM

Hey there Mr. Justin! I noticed you had a Guyatone FL-3 lying around, or at least you did at one point according to Mr Tayste. I have been thinking of trying this out and I wonder if you'd ever got around to trying it... it seems like a great analog flanger but I wonder if it has that pizzazz when used with bass. Ever used it in recording?

jmjbassplayer · #63 11-28-2008, 12:04 PM

I have an Agro, it's totally great. Need to use it a lot more, in fact.

I have a Guyatone Flanger, but never use it....when I'll do I'll try to post a mention of it.

JMJ

MakiSupaStar · #64 11-28-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmjbassplayer

Octave Cat is a '70s mono synth. Sounds amazing. Use it in my studio. Not cheap.

Damn. :

TheDialog · #65 11-28-2008, 08:34 PM

Word. I think the Agro is pretty tight as well. I'm recording tomorrow and am gonna use it for my second channel. I'll post a link when we get mixes back!

iceberg · #66 11-30-2008, 08:21 PM

Hi Justin,

Been really digging into your work a lot lately. Just noticed when checking out one of the pedal board setups that you had 2 MXR micro amps and an RC boost all lined up. How are you using those in combination or what inspired the 3 of them placed there?

I'm getting really into tone lately and have been drooling over some of the timeless rock sounds you get, esp on the IR stuff. How much of that grind is coming from amps (guitar amps too, yeah?) as opposed to pedals? There's so much subtlety in getting a great clean/grindy rock tone. Any insight greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Dave

jmjbassplayer · #67 11-30-2008, 11:06 PM

micro amps are a cheap/easy way to level match several different basses before all the pedals. RC boost is a straight up distortion vibe.

Hard to say how much of my grindy tone on Ima Robot recordings is from amps, maybe half of the tone...I love guitar amps, that's my key. guitar amp/cleaner (yet still dirty) amp/clean DI.

JMJ

iceberg · #68 12-02-2008, 02:22 AM

Cool, that makes sense. Really appreciate you coming here to discuss things. By the way, just caught the NIN rehearsals from the myspace. Incredible stuff man. Thanks for the insight and inspiration!

-Dave

TaySte_2000 · #69 12-02-2008, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmjbassplayer

micro amps are a cheap/easy way to level match several different basses before all the pedals. RC boost is a straight up distortion vibe.

Hard to say how much of my grindy tone on Ima Robot recordings is from amps, maybe half of the tone...I love guitar amps, that's my key. guitar amp/cleaner (yet still dirty) amp/clean DI.

JMJ

Do you ever run guitar amps live or do you run them into bass cabs to stop the speakers from exploding?

jmjbassplayer · #70 12-03-2008, 08:44 AM

Never live, although I did it for a minute with Beck - ran a Peavey Classic 50 with some bottom rolled off. In the studio, small guitar amps at the point of exploding are great.

JMJ

TheDialog · #71 12-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Hey Justin, just wondering what distortions or fuzz pedals or rack gear do you use in NIN live? I do the bulk of NIN stuff with an svt classic into an agro and a russian big muff. I'm not sure if this is a question that has already been asked. If it has been asked then sorry for the question. Thanks!

jmjbassplayer · #72 12-08-2008, 03:42 PM

It's all in the Bass Player mag article, which is probably available online.

Best,
JMJ

thombo · #73 12-08-2008, 11:48 PM

with the influences i've seen you list, and your unique voice on electric (especially for a rock bassist), i'd love to hear your approach to fretless... do you ever it?

if so, can you point me in the direction of some recordings where you use it?

i haven't seen any listed, but i've been curious for a while.

jmjbassplayer · #74 12-09-2008, 12:01 AM

I love fretless, honestly. Seems kind of weird that I would, but I really do.

Examples:

Pet "Pet" on Atlantic (out of print)
Tori Amos "Hey Jupiter", "From The Choirgirl Hotel"

I'll try to think of some others.

Best,
JMJ

thombo · #75 12-09-2008, 10:41 AM

i ituned the tori amos track... tight! do you rock a fretless jazz?
was Debra (Midnight Vultures) played on upright or fretless?

jmjbassplayer · #76 12-09-2008, 12:51 PM

Fretless Schecter Jazz, a handmade model from mid '90's with a Duncan preamp (not like me, but it was suggested and I went with it), stock Schecter "monster tone" J pickups that are amazing. They still do that bass, but it's a custom order.

Dave328 · #77 12-10-2008, 10:29 PM

Hey Justin!

Got to see you play live again on Sunday here in Portland. Saw you in Seattle during the summer. I know here on the boards there has been a few discussions about your Geddy (well both of them), and you had mentioned your tech was building you a new one...but I can't find that thread. Anyways, point I'm trying to get to was not only is that a beautiful looking bass, looks like you have both of those cream Dimarzios in there now. The tone during "Discipline" was amazing, probably one of my favorite parts of the show. Could sit there and listen to that thing all day.

Thanks for the awesome show, enjoy the upcoming time off!

Dave

(I sure hope that was indeed the Geddy, was tough to see from the soundboard and the fog)

jmjbassplayer · #78 12-11-2008, 01:25 AM

Thank you Dave,

Yes Discipline was Geddy. Good times.

Much appreciated.
Best,
JMJ

skulletwhip · #79 12-28-2008, 07:52 AM

i love fuzz (very proud depth charge owner), but i have no experience with gated fuzz.

any input would be great!

MIke

GobBass · #80 12-31-2008, 12:00 PM

Justin,could you possibly discuss your use of those P/J Jaguars? Saw a picture of one of them and thought they looked awesome.