Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted's Amplifiers
In the studio, Jason Newsted poses in front of an Ampeg SVT-VR. Another candid image of Newsted's concert rig using a couple of Ampeg SVTs.
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"My Alembic Stereo bass, four Ampeg 300-watt heads and several old Ampeg SVT 8x10 cabinets," Jason Newsted says, when asked what he uses on the road, in this interview.
Jason Newsted is shown using the Ampeg SVT-2 300-Watt bass amplifier head, as evidenced by a user-uploaded photo likely taken during the Black Album tour.
In an interview with Guitar World, Jason Newsted discusses his use of the Trace Elliot GP12X pre-amp during the recording of Metallica's "The Black Album," highlighting its role in achieving a more defined bass sound.
Right behind Jason in this photo are two Ampeg SVT-CL heads.
In a video by Collarts titled "Ausmusic - Observing the Setup & Operation of a Stadium PA," a Metallica technician discusses the band's sound equipment, specifically mentioning Jason Newsted's use of the Mesa/Boogie Triaxis Guitar Preamp at the 26-minute mark.
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