John Paul Jones is auctioning off his old studio gear. The Led Zeppelin bassist teamed up with the company Soundgas to sell thirty-six pieces of equipment from his private studio, hoping it goes to people who will actually use it. The list includes samplers like an Akai S3200, effects units from Lexicon and Roland, a Studer B67 tape machine, Yamaha NS-10M monitors, and even a Simmons SDS V electronic drum. Important note: this stuff is from his personal workspace and has no direct link to Zeppelin's history.
Jones became a legendary session player before co-founding the band with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham. He later worked with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme in Them Crooked Vultures. He does not need all this hardware anymore. The auction features classic pieces like Dolby noise reduction units, DBX expanders, a Novation Bass Station, and various delays, including a Carlsboro Mantis. There are also two AuraTone sound cubes and a Guild Thunderbass amp. Everything is offered without formal provenance, just the hope that it keeps making music.
Jones became a legendary session player before co-founding the band with Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, and John Bonham. He later worked with Dave Grohl and Josh Homme in Them Crooked Vultures. He does not need all this hardware anymore. The auction features classic pieces like Dolby noise reduction units, DBX expanders, a Novation Bass Station, and various delays, including a Carlsboro Mantis. There are also two AuraTone sound cubes and a Guild Thunderbass amp. Everything is offered without formal provenance, just the hope that it keeps making music.
