Justin Meldal-Johnsen

he used fender geddy lee jazz bass on tour on discipline song and on the new album.

In an Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen shares that he has concluded his search for the perfect fuzz pedal with the Malekko Heavy Industry B:ASSMASTER.

JMJ playing his Fender Mustang Bass. In an interview with Vintage King, Meldal-Johnson confirms that this is a 1966 Fender Mustang Bass.

I don’t know if I have anything like that. I think that gear is just gear. There are certain instruments that are really personal to me, just like anyone has. My ‘66 Mustang bass, which is the same one my Fender Signature model was developed from, and also my Guild Starfire bass. Maybe I couldn’t live without those, but is that really true? Could I actually not live without them? I don’t think there’s anything that I’m that attached to.

JMJ can be seen playling his fender mustang bass signature. He is discusing this bass right there : https://www.bassplayer.com/artists/instant-vintage-justin-meldal-johnsen-discusses-his-fender-signature-bass

In a 2018 Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen references using the MXR Ten Band EQ M108S in his studio setup.

In this YoutTube video at 2:15, Justin Meldal-Johnsen can be seen using Fender American Standard Jaguar Bass. NIN Sky Tour 2008.

"The Palmer PDI-CTC Tube DI Box is true excellence. It's not only tonally flexible and quiet, but it also has the fattest, punchiest sound I've yet come across. It's a not-so-secret weapon of mine for sure...and I feel it's bound to be a classic."

Malekko Heavy Industry Corporation is the creation of former Ministry bassist and producer Paul Barker synth junkie Josh Holley—a tandem that knows heavy and weird. One of the latest pedals to come out of the Malekko sonic laboratory in Portland, Oregon, is the Diabolik. It’s a signature pedal that was designed in conjunction with Justin Meldal-Johnsen—long-time bassist for Beck, and, like the creative element at Malekko, a funky tone enthusiast. Meldal-Johnsen wanted to build on the tonal advantages of another Malekko pedal but reduce the footprint size and simplify the control layout. Here, we find out if he got what he wanted.

On Instagram, Justin Meldal-Johnsen expressed excitement about trying the Way Huge WHE214 Pork and Pickle, highlighting its appeal based on demos he has heard.

According to TC Electronic's website, Justin Meldal-Johnsen uses a PolyTune Polyphonic Tuner.

"Live, I'm working with Beck sporadically throughout the year. In that scenario, I'm using a Fender '75 Precision, a '66 Mustang, a Guild Starfire, and a Gibson RD Artist. My live amp is an Aguilar DB751 and a DB810 cabinet.

In a live performance of "The Big Come Down" with Nine Inch Nails on December 7, 2008, in Portland, OR, Justin Meldal-Johnsen plays a Fender American Standard Precision Bass, as seen in a YouTube video by DerDantey.

“I use the B-15 when I need a punchy, sweet, natural tone—which is most of the time, in fact. Sonically speaking, I just find it so consistently rewarding. The amp seems to provide the perfect spectrum, with the right amount of ‘note.’ It’s midrangy, without ever being ‘pokey’; it’s deep without being flabby. Even on some big rock recordings, I’ve found it well suited for a surprisingly big sound. Historically, I think the platform was amazingly well conceived and forward-thinking. There’s nothing like it, nor will there likely ever be.”

Listed on Justin's official Aguilar page.

My 10-minute impression thus far: pretty impressive

Justin Meldal-Johnsen uses the Boss OC-2 Octaver, as seen in his Instagram post where he humorously refers to his bass guitar as a "wood plank with four metal wires" during a session.

ended my fuzz search

In an Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen is seen with a Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, expressing his late-night struggle with the pedals.

"Exhale is awesome! Really quite unique, interesting and beautiful-sounding."

In a live performance of Nine Inch Nails' "Burn" at the Hurricane Festival in Germany on June 21, 2009, Justin Meldal-Johnsen plays a Gibson Thunderbird IV 2014 Electric Bass Guitar in Vintage Sunburst, as seen in the video by JoNINVidz on YouTube.

Justin Meldal-Johnsen is listed on the Darkglass Electronics website as an artist who uses the Microtubes B3K pedal. This compact pedal delivers a powerful overdrive sound with versatile parameters and an essential blend knob, making it highly recommended for bass players seeking dynamic tones.

Used with DB 810 and DB 412 cabs, according to Aguilar's official site.

Featured in this July 3, 2018 Instagram post.

Ok, let’s #gothtalk. Just acquired another beauty in the incredible Pearl effects series (oops secrets out), which is their Flanger, i think one of the more special flangers I’ve heard. Goes into ring mod and vibrato territories. Flange is the least used effect for me, but of course I want to put a beatbox through this. Then you can hear my reverse color and standard Clone Theories. Reverse one has more top end and output, other one is slightly more mid forward, but more “relaxed”. V similar tho. Ok, carry on. #pearleffectors #flanger #clonetheory #ehx

Justin Meldal-Johnsen shares his enthusiasm for the JHS Spring Tank reverb pedal on Instagram, highlighting its impressive character, dual tanks, and boost function.

In a 2018 Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen showcases his Suzuki Omnichord 250M in his studio, highlighting its use alongside other gear.

In a 2018 Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen features the Xotic Effects Bass BB Preamp among his studio gear.

In a 2018 Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen showcased the Caroline Guitar Company Météore Lo-Fi Reverb in his studio, captioned "vox chainz."

I’m a big fan of the ten band eq, been using the older version for years

In an Instagram post, Justin Meldal-Johnsen shares a photo of his pedal collection, including the Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, as he organizes his gear for the new year.

In an Instagram post captioned "F it Friday," Justin Meldal-Johnsen showcases the Mu-Tron Bi-Phase, highlighting its use in a studio session.