Justin Meldal-Johnsen is a bassist, best known for his work with Grammy Award-winning artist Beck. He is also currently serving as the touring bassist in Nine Inch Nails.
Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Justin's bass rig. Justin has used so much equipment over the years let's try to focus on the more recently seen gear.
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Basses
Note: It has been said that Justin owns around 50 basses
- Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Basses (x2) with DiMarzio Model 1 pickups
- custom Fender Jaguar Basses (x2) with P-Bass pickups
- Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Signature Precision Bass
- Fender American Standard Precision Bass
- Gibson Thunderbird Basses (x2)
- Guild acoustic bass
- King DoubleBass
- Fender Coronado
Amps and Cabinets
- Palmer ADIG-ST speaker simulator
- QSC Audio PLX3402 power amp
- Aguilar DB 410 cab
- Aguilar DB 810 8x10 Bass Cabinet
- Aguilar AG 500 amplifier head
- Aguilar DB 750 amp
In the past Justin has been seen using:
- Ampeg SVT-4PRO heads
- SVT-410HLF cabinets
- SVT-18E cab
Effect and More
- Furman PL-Plus power conditioner
- Sennheiser wireless
- Westone in-ear monitors
- Tech 21 SansAmp PSA 1.1
- T.C. Electronic G Force
- Eventide ModFactor 2
- Line 6 PODxt
- Dunlop/Bradshaw Power Distribution Center
- Rocktron All-Access MIDI control
- Voodoo Lab GCX switcher
- Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass
- Prescription Electronics Depth Charge
- Tech 21 SansAmp GT2
- Malekko B:Assmaster
- Guyatone MD2 Micro Digital Delay
- Guyatone Phase Shifter
- Prunes & Custard Harmonic Generated Intermodulator
- Yamaha EQ rack unit
Strings and Picks
- D’Addario nickel roundwound bass strings gauges .050–.105
- Dunlop Tortex picks
