Jason Newsted Series II Basses

[susan]

Jason started out with Spoiler and Elan Basses. Then on a visit to the Alembic Shop he had the opportunity to play a Series II bass. Then all his basses were Series II going forward.
 
Hi favorite specs were:
Europa in 4,  5  & 10 string
Flame Maple Top
Maple/Purpleheart necks
Cone Peghead
Sheer Black on body and front of Peghead
Clear finish on the neck and back of Peghead
Series II electronics
 
Metallica Jason Newsted Bass Solo - Mexico City 1993  
https://youtu.be/JSpz70OOxYs
 
Includes Star Spangled Banner

[FC Bass]

Thanx Susan!
 
Any inside (factory) pics would be great :-)
 
Here's a little explanation how the Stereo basses were going to the rigs/FOH in those days: https://youtu.be/gB94vQeA6UQ?t=19m24s

[FC Bass]

Newsted with a Series II Europa 5, also feat. Star Spangled Banner :-)

(from 03:40)

[mario_farufyno]

Thanx Susan!
 
Any inside (factory) pics would be great :-)
 
Here's a little explanation how the Stereo basses were going to the rigs/FOH in those days: https://youtu.be/gB94vQeA6UQ?t=19m24s

Great stuff, thanks

[hieronymous]

Found this pic and thought this would be a good place to put it:



(It is from this article - no photo credit)

[FC Bass]

Interview with Newsted talking about his arsenal of Alembics :-) Starts @ 58:40