Jim Davies

"Davies’ main guitars are Ibanez RG550s, and he eschews amplifiers for the most part, conjuring the majority of his tones and effects from a vintage Rocktron Chameleon rack unit that he ran directly into the mixing board, and Native Instruments Guitar Rig 3 software."

Visible in this February 13, 2021 Instagram post.

Featured in this January 9, 2019 Instagram post.

Brighton (Punk) Rock Day 3-Keeping it simple, Boss Blues driver into this little beaut....#voxamps #guitartone #guitarist #bossguitarpedals @boss_europe

Used on Headwars, as stated in this April 16, 2020 Guitar World interview and as specified in this March 27, 2020 Facebook post by Blackstar. It is visible in this August 19, 2020 Instagram post.

So did you end up using any amps at all?

“I actually used my Blackstar HT20 a lot. My studio setup is really basic, everything I need is in my computer. I don’t really use outboard gear or synths. I like coming straight out of the emulated output of that Blackstar head. I have my old Rocktron unit, which I dug out of the loft… it’s what I used on a lot of the Prodigy and Pitchshifter stuff and amazing it still works, though it’s just about hanging in there. It has all my old settings on it.

"Guitar-wise I’m not fussy. It doesn’t have to be a certain wood or set of strings. It doesn’t really bother me that much. I’m not really a purist or guitarist’s guitarist. That said, I really love the Blackstar stuff. I’ve known their artist rep, Joel Richardson, for a long time.

"I used to be with Marshall years ago and he gave me a shout early on when he was starting something new, asking if I was interested and the answer was yes. The HT20 is brilliant, you can crank it or play quietly and still get a good sound… I couldn’t do that with an old Marshall in the house. It just wouldn’t work.”

Used live, as specified in Marshall Law Issue #5, Spring 2000 and Guitarist, November 2000.

Marshall Law #5, Spring 2000

Jim Davies the guitarist with Pitchshifter has a 1959SLP with a 1960AX which he uses with a PB100 Powerbrake. A JMP-1 has been used in the studio to record their forthcoming album Deviant. Bassist, Mark Clayden, goes for the clean power of the DBS model 7400 with 7412 4x12 cabinet.

Guitarist, November 2000

What amps, guitars and pedals do you use to get your sound live?

Live, I use a Marshall 1969 re-issue 100 watt head, this is basically my power amp and doesn't affect my sound much. My pre-amp is a Rocktron Chameleon (the old one) and my main distortion comes from this. I use about six patches from it live; one for the cleaner sounding into to Everything's Fucked, one for a delay, one for a harmoniser / pitchshifter and one for lead. I find it easier using patches from my pre-amp than adding separate pedals as it increases the likelihood of things going wrong in the chain.

Specified in Marshall Law Issue #5, Spring 2000.

Jim Davies the guitarist with Pitchshifter has a 1959SLP with a 1960AX which he uses with a PB100 Powerbrake. A JMP-1 has been used in the studio to record their forthcoming album Deviant. Bassist, Mark Clayden, goes for the clean power of the DBS model 7400 with 7412 4x12 cabinet.

Specified in Marshall Law Issue #5, Spring 2000.

Jim Davies the guitarist with Pitchshifter has a 1959SLP with a 1960AX which he uses with a PB100 Powerbrake. A JMP-1 has been used in the studio to record their forthcoming album Deviant. Bassist, Mark Clayden, goes for the clean power of the DBS model 7400 with 7412 4x12 cabinet.

Used for Deviant, as specified in Marshall Law Issue #5, Spring 2000 and as visible in photos from 2000 posted to Davies' Instagram.

Jim Davies the guitarist with Pitchshifter has a 1959SLP with a 1960AX which he uses with a PB100 Powerbrake. A JMP-1 has been used in the studio to record their forthcoming album Deviant. Bassist, Mark Clayden, goes for the clean power of the DBS model 7400 with 7412 4x12 cabinet.

December 19, 2019

jimdaviesmusic Looking very ‘Jim Shady’ here with the ‘Apple ibanez’ During the recording sessions for the Shifter ‘Deviant’ album (I think!) thanks to @doseprod for the pic! #ibanez #recordingstudios #guitaristofinstagram #guitars #pitchshifter

leatherbackworld Is that the JMP-1 in the background??

jimdaviesmusic @leatherbackworld yep it is, but I don’t remember ever really using it much...think it was just in the studio at the time.

December 23, 2019

Been asked a few times recently what I used on the Pitchshifter ‘Deviant’ album...it’s a bit of a blur but this pic I found recently might help answer some questions... my trusty ‘Apple Ibanez’ makes another appearance, as does my appalling roots... #ibanez #ibanezguitars #bogneramps @bogner_amps #guitars #guitaristsofinstagram #pitchshifter #recordingstudiolife @officialibanezguitars #punk #electronicrock #electronicpunk #industrialrock

Featured in this 2009 Blackstar advertisment.

The Series One covers all the bases a modern guitarist could ask for - from brutal distortion to lush clean sounds, it has it all.

Featured in this 2009 Blackstar advertisment.

The Series One covers all the bases a modern guitarist could ask for - from brutal distortion to lush clean sounds, it has it all.