Amos Heller

Visible in this December 1, 2018 Facebook Business post by Noble Amplifier Company.

Photo by Amos Heller.

Featured in this March 10, 2016 video by Noble. Heller is also quoted on the official product page.

Three knobs and the truth. It is so killer. I'm rethinking my entire signal chain.

Featured in this March 12, 2015 Instagram post.

Added a beast to the signal chain this week. Thank you @origineffects for making a true studio-grade compressor in a pedal! #Cali76TX-L

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

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Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Featured in this April 29, 2019 Yamaha Guitars Facebook video.

Amos took some time to talk to us about his relationship with the BB range and how his BBP35 suits his playing style and the huge venues that he plays with Taylor Swift.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 47:44.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 57:08.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:15:21.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:17:22.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in [this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

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Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

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Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview.

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview and featured in this May 12, 2013 Twitter post.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

Twitter, @amosjheller

Big thanks to @Fender for the #Cabronita P bass! A welcome addition to the arsenal. Look for it on the #REDtour

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Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview.

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

Quoted on the official product page and the official Darkglass artist page. It is featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:27:49.

"A distortion that not only preserves but complements the natural sound of your bass is a singular find. I am glad I found the ‪‎Vintage Deluxe‬!"

Visible in this photo of Heller from the official Form Factor Pro website.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 45:16. Its name is erroneously attributed to a BB425X at 47:44.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 49:43.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 53:21.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 54:46.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 58:19.

Part of Heller's "in town rig". It is featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:07:36. It is also visible in this photo of Heller from the official Form Factor Pro website.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:21:12.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:22:18.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:23:50.

Featured in this September 15, 2016 Produce Like A Pro interview at 1:24:31.

Featured on Heller's official NS Designs artist page.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

Premier Guitar

Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview. It is also mentioned in this June 15, 2014 Premier Guitar interview.

Seymour Duncan

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

Premier Guitar

Amos remains a bass gear junkie, constantly searching for new tones and sonic toys. He takes a straight-ahead approach to his tone, relying on great basses as opposed to lots of outboard gear. A proud Fender endorsee, Amos used his ’62 RI Precision (loaded with Seymour Duncan Quarter Pounders) on almost everything during the last U.S. tour, though he also carried a Cabronita P-bass and a Dimension 5 for extended range. His one “quirky” bass, a ’71 Orlando, also sees some use. His pedalboard is modest: an Xotic Bass RC Booster, a Radial Classic Tube Distortion, and an ancient Ibanez chorus, all controlled by tech Steve Uncapher. With no amps on stage, Amos runs it all through an Avalon U5 preamp.

Installed in Heller's American Standard P-bass, as mentioned in this August 4, 2013 Seymour Duncan blog interview.

Tell me about your current tour set up?

I run three different signals, all direct. Signal #1 is a direct line off of my Shure wireless. Line #2 is the mighty Avalon U5. Line #3 runs through the pedalboard, which currently features a Radial distortion and an old purple Ibanez chorus (for the song “Holy Ground”) and into an active Radial DI. I have an Xotic Effects RC Bass Boost that stays on all night. I’m proud to be endorsed by Fender bass guitars. The current arsenal is a ’62 Reissue Precision, an American Standard Precision with the Seymour Duncan SMB-5A humbucker pickup added in the bridge position, a Gretsch Broadkaster, A Fender Cabronita (a new, precision-style single pickup bass) and a ’71 Orlando. I use Fender nickel bass strings.

It’s an interesting choice, pairing a P-Bass pickup with a SMB-5A. How do those two tone complement each other?

In a word? Spectacularly. The bass came off the assembly line with a beautiful warmth and roundness, and I wanted to make sure that the tone path of the original piece would stay intact. Some of the songs that we’re playing on this tour require some very precise placement of notes on the low B string, and that can be a challenge with just the split-coil pickup. My guitar technician Stephen Uncapher is a very creative guy with a fantastic ear, and he suggested that adding a humbucker to the bass would not only give me another place to anchor my thumb, but would add a bite and presence to the sound of the bass.

We added a volume knob to give the bass a Jazz-style control scheme, and I love having the ability to blend the SMB-5A with the precision pickup. It brings a whole new life to the tone, and gives me the presence and definition when I need it. I love the sound of Music Man-style humbuckers with the massive pole pieces, but it can be difficult to get a warm tone out of them. With this pickup configuration I can cover a broad range of tones and styles without changing basses.

I’ll just throw this out there: our front-of-house engineer called it one of the best-sounding basses he’s ever mixed.