PMTVUK | 8 months ago

Dagan chats to the legendary, one and only James LoMenzo! James was kind enough to take time out his busy schedule of being in MEGADETH!... To sit down and talk to us today, and boy it was awesome! They go in depth into James' musical and bass playing history, what made him want to focus on music and the bass guitar as a musical career, his inspirations, his style, his gear, and everything in-between! And of course we chat about the main event, his Signature Ashdown Mega Drive Bass Distortion Pedal!

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James LoMenzo has been described as, "One of the more enduring and in demand bassists in the music business". Over the course of a career that spans nearly three decades, James has recorded and toured with some of the most noteworthy rock icons of our time including, John Fogerty, Dave Mustaine, Zakk Wylde, David Lee Roth, Ozzy Osbourne, Slash, Ace Frehley and many others. His fluid, aggressive style and "at home" stage presence have made him the "go to" bass player for heavy rock, metal and all genres of music!

Ashdown Mega Drive Distortion Pedal:
Born from the success of the Ashdown Hyperdrive, this pedal has been meticulously redesigned for modern bass players. It's not just another distortion pedal; it's a versatile tool that delivers rich, deep distortion and modern, glass-cutting high-end drive.
Designed to last a lifetime, it's a must-have for any bassist looking to push their sound to the edge. Join James LoMenzo and make a big noise with the Mega Drive!

00:00 Intro
02:02 Introducing James LoMenzo!
02:46 What Got James Into Music & The Bass Guitar?
11:26 What Moment Was A Career Decider?
13:35 Let's Talk Gear!
15:27 James' History With Ashdown
19:23 How James' Gear Changes Between Projects
22:37 The Ashdown MEGA DRIVE Bass Distortion Demo!
26:06 Ashdown MEGA DRIVE Controls
27:16 James LoMenzo's Distortion Setup Live!
29:02 You Can Use James LoMenzo's Pedals In So Many Setups!
30:16 How The MEGA DRIVE Differs From The HYPER DRIVE
33:38 Why Having The Dry Signal Alongside Your Drive Tone Is Awesome
37:30 The Pedal Looks Stunning!
37:38 How James Sets His Pedal LIVE!
40:40 Bass Playing Tips For Metal Bass Players!
43:55 James Lomenzo's Future Plans!
45:26 Final Thoughts

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