Birth Name: John Paul Jones Born: January 3, 1946 Current Basses Used on Solo Tour: Manson basses, custom-made in England: 4-string (Wood finish), 5-string Two 8-string basses (stereo outputs): EMG neck pickup, EMG bridge pickup Amps: SWR SM900 head - 18" and 4X10" SWR cabinets Marshall 100-watt head - 4X12" cabinets Effects: Korg bass pedals Miscellaneous: Rotosound Superwound 606 strings Dunlop 2mm grey picks - Schuller strap locks Note on John Paul Jones: He is one of the most underated bass players of all time. Robert Plant and Jimmy Paige always get the attention. John Paul Jones was and still is a sweet bass player though he also plays the organ. He has 3 solo cd's out. The latest one was released in 2002. He is also involved in production. He helped produce the Butthole Surfers' Independent Worm Saloon, worked on film soundtracks, and collaborated with radical punk diva Diamanda Galas. Brutal Bass Songs: 1) Dazed and Confused, Led Zeppelin I 2) The Lemon Song, Led Zeppelin II |
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