Dir En Grey – ARCHE
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2014 album ARCHE.
Music from ARCHE
Artists on ARCHE
Gear Used On ARCHE
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Dir En Grey – ARCHE (2014). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Bass Guitars used by Toshiya on ARCHE
Sadowsky NYC Modern 5-String Bass
Avg price: $1,320.00
Toshiya used black modern 5 Sadowsky NYC Bass to record Uroboros, ARCHE, Dum Spiro Spero. https://youtu.be/uXI8sS5RkUM?si=MuOCw5iwCwKX_guH https://youtu.be/uXI8sS5RkUM?si=pCQMwyb2jJn38Hkk
Avg price: $6,999.00
Toshiya used a white Dingwall Lee Sklar Signature Bass to record the albums "ARCHE" and "THE INSULATED WORLD," as well as the track "The World of Mercy." This is supported by video evidence in a YouTube video titled "Dir en Grey — The World of Mercy (Scenes from Recording)" by Phidias, which features Toshiya playing the instrument.
Avg price: $4,960.38
The new partner that played a significant role in the recording of «ARCHE» is the ABZ XXX model from Dingwall's Afterburner series. It features a "fan-fret" system (fanned fretboard) that ensures precise pitch and even string tension. As mentioned in interviews, for Toshiya, who often uses tunings with low B, A, or A# strings, this bass guitar has been a perfect fit. The body is made of swamp ash, the neck of hard rock maple, and the fingerboard of wenge. It is equipped with three original FD-34L pickups and a Glockenklang preamp. Controls include volume, a two-band EQ, and a pickup selector (with active/passive switching capability). Masking tape is applied to the headstock (photo 1) and bridge (2) to dampen unwanted vibrations. Toshiya used Dingwall ABZ on TOUR23 PHALARIS: https://youtu.be/Z0G7-BsN3sY?si=WwW0p3HpjF0Cd9TN
Sadowsky 24 Fret, 5 String Bass
Avg price: $2,644.17
Toshiya used a Sadowsky 24 Fret, 5 String Bass to record the albums "Uroboros," "ARCHE," and "Dum Spiro Spero." This is confirmed in the "DIR EN GREY — BEHIND THE SCENES OF ARCHE (Recording Sessions)" video by Phidias on YouTube, which is part of the ARCHE DVD/Blu-ray Deluxe Limited Version, released on December 10, 2014.
