Jason Newsted Is Selling Some Incredible Gear From His Career | Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop

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Multi-Grammy-winning musician Jason Newsted is parting with several pieces of his personal guitar and bass collection for the very first time, right here on Reverb.
Set to open its doors on July 24, the Official Jason Newsted Reverb Shop will be filled with over 60 items from throughout the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's illustrious career. Though Newsted is known as an accomplished metal bassist, what may surprise you is his vintage-laden instrument collection.
As he mentions in this, he's spent the last four decades traveling the world and playing with a variety of excellent bands. Along the way, he's also collected a significant cache of fine, rare, and beautiful pieces. Now, for the first time, Newsted is giving fans a chance to own a piece of his legendary collection.

[@Schmuddel]

I like how Jason keeps saying that it's all in good condition, as if he couldn't sell a broken Glarry as long as he played it.

[@gavendelrio9193]

Haha 😂 right?

[@nordimejia5790]

you are totally right. But he is a nice guy.

[@adamdixon6326]

Hey, hey, I love my glarry. It's a kids short scale so it sounds mean, and I have other basses, but I love my glarry

[@Schmuddel]

@@adamdixon6326 Glarry was my first bass, no shade on Glarry.

[@WilDBeestMF]

​@@adamdixon6326I just got the modified Jazz bass, they call it the Gbass II. It looks great, and it sounds SICK.

[@BIZARBIES]

I still have a one dollar bill that Jason signed in 1990 or 91 when he came to Club Soda in Kalamazoo Michigan. He crossed out America so it said "United States of METALLICA" Seems like yesterday.

[@Whityfisks]

that's illegal

[@BIZARBIES]

@@Whityfisks especially snorting coke with it too.

[@Mickocarbomb]

​@@Whityfisksits not illegal just like how I can melt down coins. The only time it is illegal is when you try to use it for it's intended purpose of being currency.

[@Angeloflight90]

Shut up ignorant ​@Whityfisks

[@bwa_8]

​@@Whityfisks Someone shares a cool story, and that's your response... 🤦‍♂️

[@drewrushlow1820]

Imagine being in an awesome band touring around and hitting nice music shops and buying whatever looks cool to you. That’s great. Incredible collection.

[@jonathansfv3109]

The black album made them set for life

[@NauEktila]

Jason just seems like a genuinely great person, I still cannot understand why rest of Metallica did him so dirty. For me Jason is even more important than Cliff , those late 80´s - mid 90s Metallica gigs are something special, Jason was a BEAST! Especially live.

[@ChristopherFoxglove]

No doubt. I can’t and won’t get into the nuances of interpersonal relationships. I understand the narrative that the rest of the band “did him dirty”, but I don’t personally subscribe to it. I don’t think we can/will ever know the fine details of how it all went down. Suffice to say, it didn’t work out. But you’re absolutely right about Jason’s importance being right up there with Cliff’s. The fact is that Jason was part of Metallica during the 10-year span where they were at their absolute peak-and he was a big part of it. ‘89 - 2000 or so. They were the biggest, baddest, most epic band on the planet. I hope we get to see Jason play something with those guys again, just for old times sake.

[@jatodd3746]

@@ChristopherFoxglove Watch "Some kind of Monster" to understand.

[@ChristopherFoxglove]

@@jatodd3746 I’ve seen it. It takes place after the “break up”. It gives some insight, certainly, but you can’t cram a decade’s worth of relationship nuance into a few scenes of a documentary.

[@richieswisher8727]

It was because of Jason being such a nice guy that allowed them to walk all over him. Fuck Lars. Fuck James. I don't know about Kirk? He looks like he could be quite the diva. But I think ultimately he was Jason's friend. Imagine how they treat Rob... I saw Jason fill in as front man after James hurt himself riding a jet ski back in 99 or 00. Shit started to go sideways when they announced James wouldn't be there! Jason saved the show! After that many people had huge respect for him. I know I did! Jason is the man!

[@usamanasher3900]

The world of metallica is like a jungle... survival of the fittest. Newsted was too nice of a bloke to have stayed. They were simply bullies and they enjoyed harassing him. Hammet just sat there watching with a bag of popcorn and coke

[@harrisontownsend910]

Nothing I'll be able to afford but some cool stuff.

[@rogercardenas111]

Same here great stuff though

[@simonr9870]

Same here but it's still nice to see it.

[@muneebahmed0306]

Same here bro but very cool stuff

[@gudjon_jonsson]

You still our boy, Jason🖤🖤🖤

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

The Rickenbacker double-neck is superb. Jason is articulate and cool. Very likeable guy.

[@goldenturdZeniru]

I could see geddy lee buying it off list...

[@GuitarMatt]

​@@goldenturdZeniru Rush fan since 1981 at 8 years old. Geddy Lee put out an interesting book after the end of Rush (showing the classic bass guitarists instuments). Obviously that's what you're alluding to. Hail AJFA (except for the production of it which cheated the bass sound out of the album). As for Rush, there's nothing better than Rush at times

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

Yes, I'm a big Rush fan also. I love Geddy's black one, used for Xanadu...what a song 🤤

[@MsAshleighAshleigh]

SO MANY COOL STORIES behind these pieces, it was a true joy shooting this video for Jason!!

[@bl00df4rt]

Jason seems like he's the best. He's a huge reason I started playing bass when I was like 13. Wishing him the best. Hope he is able to keep the stuff he still really loves.

[@rayjohn3086]

Same!

[@jonathansfv3109]

He looks incredible for 61

[@HeavyMetalMayhem]

Man, his possessed demonic growls mixed with the power and angry energy of 90's James Hetfield was the pinnacle of Metallica.

[@robinhannon3488]

He's 61!? No way!?!?!?

[@Lahirunav]

looks 40 at most

[@janski1982]

@@Lahirunavno he doesn’t. He looks 60 years old.

[@khall187]

​@@janski1982bro I'm 39 and half my peers look older than Jason. He looks great, piss off troll.

[@Sebaddel]

Please do more with Jason!! Could listen to him for hours playing bass, talking, showing his amazing art! 🤤

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

He could have his own talk show. Like Joe Rogan. He is amazing.

[@christiandulaney1638]

I was a bassist in high school, just like every other metal kid. I LOVED Flotsam and Jetsam. Jason was the whole sound to me. When he went over to Metallica, I was blown away. He is the first bassist that played with a pick, that I thought was cool. Youre amazing Jason!

[@miguelangelvacaheredia8230]

Jason....one of the greatest metal bass players..... some really great axes there!!

[@petarkanev8156]

Let's not fool ourselves, these will be purchased by investors / collectors and will not be played but will stay in a vault or something. Shame really, that's some cool gear that should be played.

[@poisonedlife]

Interesting thought, but one doesn't know... Hopefully they play them if they buy.

[@jadong8989]

Even if they're appreciated, that would be a good thing.

[@NoLimitHonky]

It depends. I used own Rex Brown's main Spector NS5XL aka "Brownie" for many years and used it at gigs and on recordings during the time I had it, as my main axe. Sometimes it happens!

[@thierry18]

​​@@NoLimitHonky That's a SICK piece of gear to have owned! Nice to hear that it was being played!

[@musicmanxii]

Yeah, most working musicians can't afford tens of thousands of dollars for a single instrument. These will definitely be bought by doctor/lawyer/investor types with more interests in aesthetics than music. It's really too bad, sad to think about.

[@cesarellefsonto2087]

Long life Mr Jason Newsted!!!

[@rockstar6790]

Jason Newsted doesn't age and still is a badass musician.

[@sebg2086]

i dont know about that............

[@RodJames-yh1jy]

What an amazing gift for someone. Passing on history to the next generation. Jason is so cool Fave bass player for sure

[@kevgamble]

Ah, those Alembics are beautiful. My one and only regret in all my years of bass & guitar playing is letting go of an Alembic Europa 4-string I briefly had back in the mid '90s. I didn't know enough to appreciate what I had and now Alembics are forever out of reach for me. Cheers to Jason - I got to see him play on the AJFA & Black Album tours and he was an essential part of what made them special.

[@eldiablo3794]

His Alembic basses he used during the Justice/Black Album era were awesome.

[@usamanasher3900]

I wouldn't buy the one he used for justice... it seems to have been defective LOL

[@IAmKillEveryone]

@@usamanasher3900 why i oughta..

[@eldiablo3794]

@@usamanasher3900😂

[@dougb3854]

@@usamanasher3900 lol

[@MacPac78]

@@usamanasher3900 🤣

[@mr.brettjames]

That black JN Sadowsky in the background! 🤤 Before selling, would be killer if Jason did something like what James did and do a book on his basses/guitars!

[@bazZzment]

I had „Until it Sleeps“ recorded on repeat on both sides of a cassette, listening to it for weeks on my way to school! Man, I‘d love to own this bass!

[@alexanderthesk8]

@Plaza_and_Mote No one asked you what you think. He likes it and had a story that went along with the bass in the video, but you live such a miserable life that you need to interject your hate and anger from years of bad choices into something nice that someone else was saying. Maybe if you worked harder at being successful and respectful you wouldn't care about a thirty year old song and weather or not it worthy of listening to.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

Imagine actually owning the ‘Until It Sleeps’ bass. Damn… that sound is iconic. That’s one bass that you’d want to put up in a display and not mess with, considering that it’s still setup the way it was during the recording.

[@daveleblanc3558]

That 10-string Alembic is awesome! ❤

[@jdssurf]

As a huge Tony Levin, Peter Gabriel, and Newsted fan, I can't imagine owning the Musicman......damn

[@carlosgunz85]

Cool as always! We are lucky to still have you around. Good luck on the sales!

[@josebravo5125]

That double neck rick is a my dream. That blue is just beautiful

[@TheDevilsKnot]

Awesome to see Jason is doing well.

[@guLizaah]

Jason is that cool uncle we all wanted to have.

[@christiangibbs391]

*Until It Sleeps* *Zon Bass* *Billy Gould make a bid* 🎸

[@_Only_Zuul]

I have Bill's signature Zon bass personally signed by him.

[@drumtum81]

That one's gonna go for large

[@NickNightingale77]

WE LOVE YOU JASON!! Newsted was the coolest mofo in Metallica, by far!

[@ImYourOverlord]

Second coolest.

[@earloverbay75]

Damn does this man not know how to age he still looks amazing, and to be able to own some of his gear. Priceless.

[@16th6ToothSon_]

Jason, love you brother! Good to see you’re doing well.

[@AJ-yi6hg]

Omg if I could I would love to own his vintage Fender Bass V. Jason is a an early influence and hero of mine and I got into vintage Fenders around 2000. 😍🔥❤️

[@paradigmshiftz7]

I so wish I could get that Alembic 10-string bass, if I'm not mistaken the demo of My Friend of Misery was written and played on that, and my Friend of Misery is one of my favourite songs from the Black Album Edit: Jason didn't write My Friend of Misery on this bass so never mind. Still want it though.

[@DamagedJusticeNLD]

I also was suspecting that, but he says it is from '92...

[@paradigmshiftz7]

@@DamagedJusticeNLD ah shit yeah, I completely missed that part 😭

[@sebg2086]

youre mistaken sorry

[@joshuagibson2520]

Misery is such a great song. Most people I know overlook it.

[@sebg2086]

@@joshuagibson2520 what you talking about hahahaha overlook

[@bryansteele832]

Cool stuff! Though probably not the droids people were looking for. I'm sure a lot of people were thinking he was selling his Wal's, Alembics, and Sadowsky's. I would love a video of him going through the history of his basses. From the BC rich in the flotsam photos, those ESPs he played briefly etc....

[@cancelbubble6535]

Just want to say that Jason is aging really well, he looks great and he's gotta be in his early 60s now. As someone in their mid-50s I can tell you it's a lot of work, discipline and dedication every day to achieve that, so whatever he's doing, it's really paying dividends. Aging can be hard, but you can really mitigate that and actually age well.

[@brettoconnor4653]

Man, I know I’m not the only one who misses the Newsted Metallica days, Rob has been great, but it’s admittedly not the same for someone who considers themself a Metallica old head (before the Rob era) man oh man, do I miss it.

[@juliansw3110]

I remember reading a Guitar Player article in 1992 about Metallica where Kirk was asked about his own guitar collection and he mentioned Jason was the serious collector. Since then I always wondered what treasures he had.

[@metalmichew2]

Man that first alembic is a BEAST! I Would love to own that next to my other spoiler That europa too, damn..

[@DeAnnya24]

My mom worked at Gibson for 13 years in Kalamazoo. That's where we from too Jason. Did you get to tour the Gibson Guitar factory?! You got some badass guitars!!

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

when he said "I want them to get in the hands of players" that's highly unlikely :o)

[@paulhoward1141]

right? if they care that much about them having a new life it shouldn't be an auction. I don't have a good answer on how to make it fair but eliminating collectors, business' etc is a start but probably impossible to control. I think sellers should settle on a FAIR valuation and do some type of lottery system so money doesn't rule over the "second life intentions". Sounds like he wants collectors prices but would love people to play them, which would devalue the instrument by use over time, it's one or the other mr newsted

[@UphillGardener-ly5sh]

@@paulhoward1141 I think they are being sold for a set price, I don't think Reverb do auctions, I might be wrong, but they will be priced for collectors

[@Ottophil]

@@paulhoward1141you know whats fair? Highest bidder wins. Thats how the world works.

[@zaxmaxlax]

sad but true

[@lptomtom]

But the highest bidder is very rarely a "player", even though that keyword is repeated everytime a famous guitarist sells their collection... the obvious exception being Joe Bonnamassa

[@smithn.wesson495]

Kind of what Alex Van Halen did a few months ago with his big sale, we all need to accept the fact rocks stars are human, aging and getting older just like everyone else. Nobody is going to be here forever. Jason is not a young man anymore and has an abundance of wealth and musical equipment he no longer needs. This is a win-win. Jason can get rid of a lot of extra shit he does not need or will use anymore, while being able to still see his gear go to his fans or the next generation to keep the music going.

[@Mike-wn7oh]

I couldn't afford it but would love the bass used to record the 5.98 EP.. It was the record that coincidentally, made me fall in love with Metallica (thrash metal) and when Jason was introduced to the world...

[@westontheneskid6225]

I’m a simple man, I see a Jason Newsted video and I instantly click.

[@sonortubelug3853]

You’re a gay man.

[@johngunne3327]

You're a clever man.

[@4md17]

Me too..only i am a woman

[@darreljenkins3888]

Metallica isn't the same without you Jason you are a beast on bass! Very nice basses 🤘🤘

[@andrewpappas9311]

Definitely a lot of cool stuff here, hopefully whoever picks any of these up will have a lot of fun putting these to work and creating some new music with them

[@jochenbecht6191]

God bless you Jason. Take care.

[@gunkyzip]

Can't wait for a certain retailer in the UK to buy everything then jack up the price 500% or more on their website.

[@versnellingspookie]

Is *ndert*ns known for selling 2nd-hand gear at all? Or buying up these auctions?

[@codybeck8737]

@@versnellingspookieI’m assuming he’s talking about the guy that bought all of Mustaine’s gear a while back.

[@Stubz_Perez]

Essex Recording Studio 🫵🤨 still pisses me off because all those prices were very reasonable considering they were signed and played by Dave.

[@weilim10]

Or Steven Seagal to buy em, and then put it on his grass lawn.

[@blastofo]

Good, the more people have to pay for a guitar, the more they value it.

[@martinclayton7260]

I wish i could afford that Fender bass V1!

[@radguitarist]

Always a cool guy. Unique pieces in the collection. Look forward to see who ends up with this stuff

[@jefferybradford5936]

Sadly enough no one who would play it will be able to afford them. Jason was my original inspiration to play bass. Saw Metallica on their justice tour and I had to play bass after that. The man is a beast and I’ve loved everything he’s played on. Would sell my soul to have a bass from the justice era.

[@cheranguista]

I see a Newsted video, i click that simple

[@bassmasta9117]

Wow that gold stratocaster and the double neck rickenbacker are absolutely beautiful!

[@shaneb203]

As much as I grew up on Parliament I didn't know that Jason was such an early influence when my older cousin gave me the Black album on a CD when I was about 7.

[@charlesrocks]

That gold Fender strat...OMG. That flying V is insane too. WOW.

[@MickAshMetalMan]

Yeah, probably that Strat is the only one that really got me a bit "wanna" xD

[@tristanribeiro7903]

The Alambic 10 stringed bass looks sick ! 🤘

[@dukefritter6536]

I just knew it, I always thought that a lot of bass parts especially on the Load album sounded like they were recorded with a fretless bass, Jason just confirmed it and that makes my day 🤘🤘😁

[@youfilin]

in my world the name Jason Newsted next to name Tony Levin is the fckng miracle! Never knew when the universes has a touch! Love Metallica, love King Crimson!

[@IcyNorseman]

Wow that double neck Rickenbacker sounds incredible😮beautiful instrument

[@edgarzambrano9636]

Todos amamos a Jason, que tipo tan agradable!!!

[@tippss3332]

Jason is such an awesome dude. Best thing that came out of Metallica!!!! He lived, they died!!!! Impressive collection. Will be checking reverb,! Cheers Jason

[@plamenpenkov2865]

They died????? Who dafuq did I pay to watch 2 months ago? I want my money back. Damn

[@tippss3332]

Damn . The dead and wasted up stole your money and wasted your time.!!!! Very Sorry...................

[@plamenpenkov2865]

@@tippss3332 Nah, just checked my videos from the concert, it's definitely the old geezers, they looked pretty much alive, your information must be wrong. Real talk, are you a card carrying member of the Dave Mustaine grievance brigade support group? I am finding the same people who still can't get over the fact Dave sucks on lead guitar also feel some kind of way about Jason... Be honest!

[@tippss3332]

So sad!!! That you are still following Metallica. They died after "And Justice". All the other bands they came up with are still killing it. What's Metallica doing? Not a damn thing. Trying to make relevant music. Yeah right. So I am very sorry you haven't woke up or evolved!!!! Sad and Pitiful, Metallica FANBOY!!!!!​@@plamenpenkov2865

[@tippss3332]

​Pitiful and very sad!!!! Wake up !!! A lot better bands out there!!!!!!​@@plamenpenkov2865

[@TheMetalMag]

miss u man! what a colection!

[@MrJackrockerman]

To all musicians that have a plenty of dollars.. grab that thing and forget about the new ones in the market nowadays.. The collection has some stories behind it .. Valuable..

[@BatemanNYC]

We love you Jason ❤

[@heartbeatsdrum]

I missed out on Sergio's gear from Deftones. Hopefully I can grab something from Jason. What a beast.

[@michaellazor5667]

I can't wait to hear music from his new metal project.

[@shawnhuff3920]

Jason newsted ya my favorite musician

[@rhettcorbett3346]

Jason is a dead set legend. We need a new Newsted album. Listen to Metal 2.🤘🤘🤘

[@magnumopus511]

Wow, awesome collection by the legend Jason Newsted. I only hope these instruments would be sold to "REAL" bassist and guitar players. Let Jason play them personally before selling them to avoid the "Scalpers" and investors who would buy to sell it again at a much higher price.🔥

[@TIGERGUTS]

Jason is still the best!

[@tun-tunninc.6492]

Jason has an incredible bass tone. I've always done my best to emulate it. At the end of the day my tone sounds like it belongs in a megadeth album. 😊

[@4md17]

Whats wrong with megadeth bass tone? Love megadeth

[@mikehunt8247]

As much as jason was my biggest inspiration for bass playing no one who isn't wealthy will afford these guitars. I'd be happy with that alembic as it's the one he played in Seattle 88 or the until it sleeps bass. It's crazy to think he's liquidating his assets that chophouse thing must have put him in the negative finance wise. Super cool to listen to Jason talk he's my favorite of all time no one had the impact he did other than cliff

[@mtvqtv]

this is such an absurd assertion. you have no idea what his financial circumstances are. it’s extremely common for all kinds of people to reach a point in life where they simply embrace more minimalism and scale down their material possessions that they aren’t frequently using.

[@mikehunt8247]

@mtvqtv absurd? He literally stated chophouse put him in the negative and that he spent over a million just to do it cause he wanted too. Look it up jack

[@tensixtythreecomics]

Happy to see Jason! I’m guessing he’s just moving on from some things. Definitely going to collectors. Not sure if anyone will play them again

[@scotkaeff7456]

I'll never be able to afford it, but that 3-string StingRay is literally exactly what I need for my old, original Funk Fingers (or, yeah, slide like he said).

[@maidenfan237]

when i was a kid me and my friends would crank the Flotsam and Jetsam they were so bad ass

[@danielemella1758]

Jason❤ Sei una persona Fantastica.... Saluti dall'Italia 😇

[@Lynchfan88]

I've been a big fan of Jason's since he joined Metallica in Sept of '86 and even with him now gone from the band for 23 years he's still awesome. He has a few pieces I'm interested in that he didn't show so I'll see if the one I want might go for sale. That one Alembic he mentioned first was used on the Seattle '89 video and he used it off & on on the '88-'90 Damaged Justice run.

[@leddygee1896]

The Blue Rickenbacker Doubleneck!!😋That 10 String Alembic is an ALIEN🤯 Wish I could afford them all!!😎

[@semanj]

Wonder if he’s got any of Cliff’s gear over there. Could listen to him talk about this stuff forever. Be well, Jasonic.

[@benbond3433]

He has one of Cliff's black and gold Aria SBs. Cliff's sister, Connie, has one, and I think the other is in the Rock Hall with his Rickenbacker. Lars may have one, too.

[@E.La.Vo.Ie.]

Miss this guy

[@andarchy1386]

Back in 92 I went and saw them on the black album tour in Charlotte NC had 6th row seats and almost came to blows with a dude to get one of Jason's picks was so enamored with it I played with it and broke it snapped it in half I was young and dumb wish I'd have kept it now but hindsight is a mf!!

[@Spector06111]

Jason will always be the most respected Metallica Bassist 🤘🤘

[@ressileticiamartinslopes5771]

WTF 🤣🤣🤣

[@Spector06111]

@@ressileticiamartinslopes5771 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Buckers2202]

By the fans definitely! You've only got to go on videos of live shows from the time with Jason to see the outpouring of love for him in the comments 👌

[@nyewesata9430]

So true

[@lucianomateus351]

I Will never forget the Jason's solo at Tour 1993. The Band was great, but he shows more energy than the other guys that night

[@LRS905]

What a nice man, and what a wonderful bunch of things he is selling.

[@usamanasher3900]

As soon as he sells his last piece, he'll definitely have his "closure"

[@NatalieJadeBloom]

more musicians should do this. I remember my MIND being blown when Corgan off loaded a buncha cool stuff. I was broke and homeless at the time, but would of killed for even a guitar pick, lol.

[@Basstank]

Damn, great instruments...and I want that Tony Levin Stingray so bad 😭😭😭❤👍

[@iestynwalters7681]

I think he played that Alembic 10 string at the Freddie Mercury tribute concert in '92. An iconic bass.

[@jartor666]

I think he played a 6 bass string

[@secularspectator]

Such a dude! Thanks for sharing

[@joan4269]

Hope you get lot of money for those, Amazing collection, good luck, Jason.

[@JustK009]

Jason Newstead = Legendary🍻🍻🍻

[@thomasjimenez5479]

Ughhhh to have that 10 string running through my Carvin stacks the sound and the punch would restart someone's heart ❤🤘

[@the6ig6adwolf]

Always and forever, my favorite member of Metallica.

[@bassican7]

That 5 string custom Sadowsky behind him though at the end 😮‍💨 that’s the one I’d want 😂

[@EXT0RT98]

If he sellin that 6 string from the Black album tour…. IM BUYING!!!!

[@alwanrosyidi2772]

Hope someday he will reunite with metallica on stage. At least, for some old late 80s - 90s songs.

[@oozzyknob]

7:33 Sounds like he's reading off of some ancient scroll of guitar wizardry

[@MickAshMetalMan]

Is he saying "Dobro"? :D That's "kindness" in Russian :D

[@4md17]

​@@MickAshMetalMani think he is. "Dobro" is good in Croatia

[@thombrady420]

I'd kill for the BC Rich Eagle he played in Flotsam.

[@EasyThere]

Thx for letting us see Jason but I gotta get back to this poverty over here.

[@johnstewart7619]

Never knew Ricky’s made a blue like that? Yeah, you guys get in line for that one haha!!

[@rayizm3]

NEWSTED MUSIC ROCKS!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘