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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On ampeg's website it is written that jason newsted uses this amp.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Right behind Jason in this photo are two Ampeg SVT-CL heads.

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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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