Building on the 4string version, the bass retains many of the same features including a basswood body and a bolton bound maple neck with block inlays. Concert bass x series signature david ellefson concert. Ellefson, who was born in the small town of jackson, minnesota, was drawn to the bass immediately. Jackson and megadeths david ellefson joined forces to bring a fresh new spin on his signature lineup with the 4string x series signature david.
David ellefson bass line music store book signing in. Jackson announces new david ellefson x series signature. Simply put, nobody shreds a bass like ellefson, and jackson is proud to have his name on several formidable bass models. Megadeths david ellefson top 5 megadeth bass riffs guitar world. He released his newest book, more life with deth, in july, 2019. I have had the black cbxv for a while now and i recently bought the kellybird v bass. Expected in early fall 2019, via jawbone press, more life with deth will be ellefsons second book, which he elaborates upon. He is best known as cofounding bassist of the thrash metal group megadeth.
Own a piece of thrash metal history, with a stage used david ellefson signature jackson bass. Jackson signature david ellefson concert bass cbx v. Megadeths david ellefson releases debut solo album, second. Jackson cbx v david ellefson signature electric bass. According to providence website, ellefson has used or is still using the dual bass station. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. In addition to playing bass guitar in megadeth, ellefson also has various side. Jul 18, 2019 jackson is proud to present new signature offerings for megadeths david ellefson. Jackson david ellefson x series 30th anniversary concert bass guitar. The jackson speed neck is quartersawn for a lifetime of rocksolid performance. I first met david in sixth grade, when my family had just moved to jackson. In early 2011, jackson released a dave ellefson concert and kellybird signature model, both in 4string and 5string variants.
Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass at musicians friend. Jackson x series signature david ellefson concert bass. A demo of my jackson david ellefson signature kelly bird bass, guitar. Five quantum dave ellefson of megadeth 2000 print advertisement. Megadeths david ellefson debuts his new jackson x series. Jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass quicksilver.
David appeared on every album and tour from 1985s killing is my business. Includes a short biography and discography, as well as information on his book and how to contact him. Learn from megadeath bass shredder david ellefson from his bio. Jun 18, 2012 to say david ellefson has jackson is his blood is no exaggeration. Over the course of his musical career, he has inspired many budding musicians to take up the bass. From humble farm roots in rural minnesota, david ellefson has come a long way, literally and figuratively, to conquering stages around the world as bassist of thrash metal titans megadeth. The bassist for heavy metal rock band megadeth may be on tour now, but that is not stopping him from his dream of becoming a lutheran pastor. Jackson x series signature david ellefson cbx v satin black. Jan 19, 2016 dave mustaine calls david ellefson megadeths shepherd, praising his ability to keep the group focused onstage and inspire lightningstrike performances. Megadeth bassist david ellefson to release new book, more life with deth. Jackson is proud to present new signature offerings for megadeths david ellefson. Dave uses a peavey zodiac bass, peavey vb2 all tube bass head, and peavey cabs. David ellefson for bass players onlyfor bass players only.
X series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm v. Ever since 1980, jackson has been a powerhouse on the rock scene. Jackson cbxm v david ellefson x series signature concert bass. Contoured for extreme comfort, the instrument gives you effortless access to upper registers. Multiple styles available, with certificate of authenticity. The curtain rises like their guitars, most jackson basses are geared towards players on the heavier end of the spectrumthink dave ellefson of megadeth and john campbell of lamb of god. This bass not only served as ellefsons core instrument for the following several years on the road, but would form the foundation for his fleet of signature jackson. Charvel jackson guitars megadeth dave ellefson 1993 concert bass advertisement. I have my youtube video series, david ellefsons rock shop, which is really just a modernday continuation of my book. Jackson and the esteemed bass master joined forces to bring you a fresh take on the x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm iv ravishing in look and sound, exquisite in feel, and loaded with personal design. Designed in conjunction with one of the founding fathers of thrash metalhighly acclaimed bassist david ellefson of megadeththe 5string david ellefson cbx v qs is a beast of a bass. Dave ellefson photos musician dave ellefson of megadeth performs at the gibson amphitheatre on october 2010 in universal city, california. Pages public figure artist david ellefson videos bass line music store.
Mar 18, 2020 last year jackson announced two more ellefson basses, the x series cbxm four and fivestring models. Jul 26, 2019 ellefson enlisted several friends along the way including dmc, mark tremonti, chris poland, john bush, dave mcclain, eric ak, steve conley, and david glen eisley. David warren ellefson born november 12, 1964 is an american bassist, cofounder and. Jackson david ellefson signature kelly bird v bass has 0 ratings score 0 out of 5 based on 0 ratings disclaimer. Jackson david ellefson signature kelly bird youtube. Its easier and simpler to just film an idea and post it, rather than write, publish and distribute a book these days, even though i dont get paid for doing it. Shop for the jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass in quicksilver and receive free shipping and guaranteed lowest price. Part one of a threepart series, this book introduces music theory, scales and chords. Ellefson, david, mciver, joel, cooper, alice amazon. Designed in conjunction with one of the founding fathers of thrash metalhighly acclaimed bassist david ellefson of megadeththe 4string david ellefson. In early 2011, jackson released a dave ellefson concert and kellybird.
The instrument couldnt be more heavy metal if it tried, but that aesthetic is not for everyone, of course, hence the more traditional look of the new x series basses. Its something i havent experienced in a very long time. David ellefson guitars is your official goto place to prepurchase my instruments for upcoming shows, and even select items ive used on recent tours. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The idea for this book was presented to me by my recordlabel and coffeecompany partner, thom hazaert more on him later, as i came home from a midwest coffee tour with an ellefson family history 1600s1979 under my arms. Jackson designed and built the david ellefson cbx iv signature series bass to the megadeth cofounders exacting specifications. Dean koontz what is your musthave travel item when youre on tour. Jackson david ellefson cbx v bass bearing his personal touches, the 5string david ellefson cbx v is a beast of a bass. Keeping the strings taut over the pickups is a jackson highmass bridge, which is strung through the metal plate on the back of the bass. Hes of course best known as the bass player of megadeth but as fans, and readers of his books, know hes much more than that.
David warren ellefson was born on the 12th november 1964, in jackson, minnesota usa, and is a bass player mainly known for his activities with the band megadeth. Now ellefson and jackson guitars have teamed up to release x series basses. Megadeths david ellefson debuts his new jackson x series signature concert bass. Icymi, we dropped the new ellefson single simple truth today, exclusively on bandcamp available as a single, or an extended ep, featuring the max norman rust in peace, countdown to extinction mix of vultures, and 2 live tracks, vultures and if you were god, recorded live in milan, italy. The jackson x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm vs neck and fingerboard are specd to meet the demands of the technical player. New x series signature david ellefson 30th anniversary concert bass cbx v, gloss black. Jul 03, 2019 dave ellefson of megadeth is celebrating a solo album, a successful coffee venture, and more.
This guitar is ravishing in looks and sound, exquisite in feel, and loaded with personal design touches straight from the. What 3 items would you want with you on a desert island other than food and water. Concert bass usa signature david ellefson concert bass cb. Jackson cbx v david ellefson signature 5string electric bass. In this exclusive video, megadeth bassist david ellefson takes fans through all the gear that he plays on stage, including his kelly bird bass. The fender sales staff do an annual vote of best in class for the year, and my bass was top of all the new products, across the board. I had the mel bay electric bass method volume 1 and volume 2 tuition books that.
One of the original godfathers of thrashmetal bass, megadeths david ellefson levels audiences all around the globe with his aggressive playing style and guttural bass riffs. Get the guaranteed best price on 5 string electric bass like the jackson cbx v david ellefson signature 5string electric bass at musician s friend. Essentially i was able to put out the solo album and the new book on the. Get the guaranteed best price on 5 string electric bass like the jackson cbx v david ellefson signature electric bass at musicians friend. Megadeths dave mustaine and david ellefson premier guitar. Sit down for an intimate preshow dinner with legendary megadeth bassist david ellefson, and his partner in crime, and more life with deth coauthor, thom hazaert. Megadeths david ellefson announces basstory 2019 tour dates. Jackson and megadeths david ellefson, the esteemed bass master, has joined forces to bring you a fresh take on the x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm iv. Jackson and megadeths david ellefson joined forces to bring a fresh new spin on his signature lineup with the 4string x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm iv and 5string x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm v.
But more than the awards, creatively, finding your center again is like writing a book. Slayer, megadeth and anthrax perform at the gibson amphitheatre dave ellefson is hands down one of my favorite bass players. Jackson cbxm v david ellefson x series signature concert. Jackson announces new david ellefson signature basses. David ellefson is a worldrenowned bassist, songwriter, producer, clinician and author. David ellefson signature kelly bird v electric bass blue burst maple fingerboard. Dec 24, 2018 the story has been written because the story has been lived, says megadeth bassist david ellefson, speaking exclusively to bravewords scribe aaron small, about his new book, more life with deth. Great option for any bass player looking to move up to a 5 string or a great addition to any collection. David warren ellefson born november 12, 1964 is an american bassist, co founder and. Jackson david ellefson cbx v electric bass, 5string zzounds. The fivestring david ellefson kelly bird bass features a basswood body with ellefson signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolton bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, emg pickups, two volume controls and threeband active eq, jackson highmass fivestring hm5 bridge, and.
David ellefson catches up with bass musician jackson. Gear artists news custom shop dealers support guitars basses. Dec 23, 20 straight talk from megadeth superstar on his new jackson bass, heavy metal funkin and his justreleased autobiography. One of the most legendary and innovative bass players in metal, david ellefson met dave mustaine when the two shared a southern california apartment complex in 1983. Jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass. If dave uses a pick, then its also the attack of the pick. Bassist david ellefson has reigned as a titan of thrash bass, garnering worldwide acclaim as a cofounding member of big four thrash innovator megadeth and widely known for his fleetfingered, hardhitting style and versatility. Teach yourself to play bass guitar at your own pace.
Jackson designed and built the david ellefson cbx v signature series bass to the megadeth cofounders exacting specifications. I will say between the 2 in my pic, the eliminator with barden pickups sounds completely different not better or worse, just different. Todo musica in buenos aires with jackson guitars and hartke. It has been three decades since megadeths acclaimed rust in. Megadeth bassist david ellefson new book, more life with. Laptop and iphone what is your favorite part of the process when youre recording or preparing to record an album. Jackson cbx v david ellefson signature bass youtube. I am a huge david ellefson megadeth fan and i own 2 of his signature basses. Get the guaranteed best price on 4 string electric bass like the jackson x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm iv at musician s friend.
David ellefson skip to main search results amazon prime. Bearing his personal touches, packed with enormous jackson sound and the hyperfast playability required by the fleetfingered bassist, this instrument is a force to be reckoned with. Pages public figure artist david ellefson videos bass line music store book signing in milan. When you want to play it loud, heavy and powerful, theres no better instrument to take you there than a jackson bass. Designed in conjunction with one of the founding fathers of thrash metalhighly acclaimed bassist david ellefson of megadeththe 4string david ellefson cbx iv qs is a beast of a bass. Jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass satin black. Buy jackson cbx iv david ellefson signature electric bass satin black. Over the years, ive watched my fans enjoy having a piece of heavy metal history by owning the exact instruments and accessories i use on stage each night. Both basses, for the price are pretty good quality. He has always been a peavey guy and thats how youll get his tone. Designed in conjunction with one of the founding fathers of thrash metalhighly acclaimed bassist david ellefson of megadeth. Jackson announces new david ellefson signature basses bass. In this exclusive new video, megadeths david ellefson gives an indepth overview of his allnew x series signature david ellefson concert bass cbxm iv and v models, running down its features.
Join david ellefson and thom hazaert for a vip experience like no other. The fivestring david ellefson kelly bird bass features a basswood body with ellefson s signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolton bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, emg pickups, two volume controls and threeband active eq, jackson highmass fivestring hm5 bridge, and jackson diecast mini tuners. Megadeths david ellefson talks new solo album and loving. Jackson signature david ellefson concert bass cbx iv quicksilver. Jackson cbxv david ellefson signature 5 string bass. Jackson dave ellefson kelly bird v 5 string bass guitar. They released these basses at summer namm and theyve been selling gangbusters, he explains. Megadeth bassist david ellefson to release new book. David ellefson s new signature series powerwound nickel bass strings from sit strings were released.
Megadeths david ellefson top 5 megadeth bass riffs. The official site of the cofounder, and bassist, of megadeth, david ellefson. David ellefson new book w guestpacked sleeping giants album. Megadeth bassist david ellefson studying to be pastor the. Jackson s himass bridge delivers quick attack and robust sustain, while keeping intact your bass tone fundamental. It is also produced and performed with thom hazaert, who is the coauthor for ellefsons second memoir, more life with deth, which is also available now. Jackson david ellefson signature kelly bird v electric bass. Jackson guitars has announced a 5string version of megadeth bassist david ellefsons signature kelly bird bass. Bass line music store book signing in milan, italy. The fivestring david ellefson kelly bird bass features a basswood body with ellefson signature blue burst with black center stripe finish, bolton bound maple neck with 21 jumbo frets and block inlays, emg pickups, two volume controls and threeband active eq, jackson highmass fivestring hm5 bridge, and jackson diecast mini tuners. David ellefson, bass guitarist and one of the original members of megadeth, is enrolled in specific ministry pastor program at concordia seminary of st. David ellefson of megadeth first copies of new book my lif. These hardhitting models are ravishing in look and sound, exquisite in feel and loaded with.
Last year jackson announced two more ellefson basses, the x. If youre familiar with the previous ellefson signature bass, youll know that its a dragster of a bass, with jackson s trademark spearshaped headstock, active electronics and a shreddy neck. Kristian nairn david ellefson mark tremonti alissa white joe perry dead man news articles new books entertainment. Jackson signature david ellefson concert bass cbx iv. The book will be released on july 16, 2019, by uk based jawbone press, and. Exclusive interview with fbpos jon liebman december 23, 20.
1274 369 781 595 1072 639 1466 779 1560 111 1263 1210 1211 146 1230 495 549 483 208 1014 888 142 408 488 76 584 396 1513 1589 240 416 1222 55 671 1279 1567 86 564 12 319 1281 117 179 1305 635