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Manson’s launches John Paul Jones Signature Bass
Adam Savage Jul 22 2010, 9:36am
Former Led Zeppelin bassist’s choice a replica of early 1990s model
After many years of refining, researching and testing, bass legend John Paul Jones has placed his name to the Manson bass guitar that he has used regularly across his projects for the last 16 years.
The Manson John Paul Jones E-Bass model is a replica of the bass made by Hugh Manson in the early 1990s and has been his primary choice ever since.
Featuring a maple through-neck construction, figured maple top, aged cherry sunburst high-gloss lacquer, an ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and active circuit, Hipshot D-Tuner, Schaller machineheads and Badass bridge, the specs reflect the current upgraded hardware of the bass John is currently using on tour with Them Crooked Vultures.
As well as being a member of this ensemble that also includes Dave Grohl and Josh Homme, Jones is also, of course, known for his time with Led Zeppelin and has used a vast collection of Manson’s models over the last three decades, both in live and recording situations.
Competitively priced at £2099, the bass is now available exclusively from Mansons Guitar Shop and comes with a high-quality gig bag.
