Jason Newsted

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.

He went between these and the Purple 1.14s in Metallica.

At 0:29 roughly, you can see blue triangle picks on the micstand.

In a 1987 photograph of Jason Newsted, his BC Rich Eagle bass is equipped with a Leo Quan Badass II Bass Bridge. This image, shared by fabianexp84 on Instagram, suggests that the bass may have been modified from its original setup, possibly replacing a Kahler Tremolo with a more traditional hardtail bridge.

In a discussion on Basschat titled "Jason Newsted's sound," a user mentions in the third comment that Jason Newsted uses the Boss CH-1 Super Chorus pedal.

In the photo on Equipboard, Jason Newsted is depicted using a Music Man Stingray bass, which is equipped with Seymour Duncan SMB-4A Alnico Music Man Replacement Pickups.

In the photo on EquipBoard, Jason Newsted is depicted using a P-Bass fitted with Fender Custom Shop '62 P Bass Pickups.

In this interview with EMG Pickups, you can see a pair of EMG soapbars pickups installed in one of his sadowsky’s

In this Instagram reel of Jason Newsted making a guest appearance at a Sepultura show, he can be seen playing a 6-string Music Man Silhouette Bass.

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

"This 1956 Fender Precision Bass is owned by Jason Newsted

Present In the studio for every recording from 1990-2000

Serial: 12201 This P has all the correct wear for an instrument of its age—scratches, scuffs, dings and tarnishing etc. The frets are quite worn down, but it still plays and sounds amazing. The neck is perfectly chunky and broken in. Includes ash tray covers, hardshell case, and a secondary pickup, which looks to be the original. It is unclear whether the pickguard is original. The case is quite beat up and is missing a latch. Overall, this bass is both a piece of history and an incredible player.

All items in The Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity."

Jason Newsted is confirmed to use the EMG PJ Set Active Ceramic PJ Bass Pickup Set Black, as evidenced by his custom PJ bass featuring these pickups on the album cover of "Garage Days Re-Revisited."

Jason Newsted is known to have used Rotosound RS66LD Swing Bass 45-105 strings on his Wal bass during the "...And Justice For All" album and subsequent tour. This is evidenced by the distinct red silk at both ends of the strings, a characteristic feature of Rotosound strings at the time, as seen in the provided image.

Jason Newsted is confirmed to use the Schecter S-PJ Precision/Jazz Bass Guitar, as evidenced by a photograph showing him playing this bass. Additionally, during a private event at a music program, which I attended, Newsted mentioned that he used a Schecter bass for his audition with Metallica.

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.

In the video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career | Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop" by Reverb on YouTube, at 0:10, the headstock of a Rickenbacker 366/12 Convertible is visible among Jason Newsted's guitar collection, which he is putting up for sale. He later showcases this guitar at 1:05.

At 0:16 in the YouTube video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career | Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop," the headstock of a Gibson Barney Kessel guitar is clearly visible in Jason Newsted's guitar collection, as documented by Reverb.

In the video "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career | Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop" by Reverb on YouTube, Jason Newsted's collection includes a National Style 1 Tricone resonator guitar. The headstock of the guitar is visible at 0:24, and Newsted later showcases it at 7:30.

At 1:23 in the Reverb video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career," Jason Newsted is shown presenting a 1970 Gibson ES-335 Kalamazoo guitar from his personal collection.

At 3:54 in the Reverb video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career," Jason Newsted is shown displaying a Zon Legacy Elite-5 five-string fretless bass guitar, which is part of his personal collection being put up for sale.

At 4:29 in the Reverb video "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career," Jason Newsted is shown presenting a 1980 Rickenbacker 4080 double-neck Deep Blue Finish guitar.

At 5:45 in the video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career" by Reverb on YouTube, Jason Newsted showcases a 1960s Fender Bass VI guitar from his collection.

In the video titled "Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career | Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop" by Reverb on YouTube, Jason Newsted is seen at 6:30 showcasing an Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass from his personal collection, which he has put up for sale.

In a video by Reverb, Jason Newsted showcases his 1960s Fender VI original bass guitar at 6:57, confirming his use of this specific instrument.