The band’s bassist, Mike D’Antonio, only tours with signature basses. His current go-to is a 2015 prototype for his Ibanez MDB4-WH Mike D’Antonio Signature model that has a Seymour Duncan Steve Harris SPB-4 signature P-bass pickup and a Seymour Duncan SJB-3 Quarter Pounder J-bass pickup. D’Antonio’s #2 is his 2016 Ibanez MDB4 Mike D’Antonio Signature production model with a custom Seymour Duncan P-style pickup and a Seymour Duncan SJB-3 Quarter Pounder. Both basses are strung with DR Hi-Beams (.055–.120) and are tuned to drop C.
Rig Rundown: Killswitch Engage
One of metalcore’s biggest bands allows PG to check out their signature instruments and the minimal gear they use to punish crowds on a nightly basis.
By Perry BeanMay 04, 2016
Perry Bean
Perry Bean cut his teeth touring and playing in punk rock and hardcore bands, before he got his start in film. He worked his way up from lowly production assistant to become a producer, art director, and most recently, a music video director nominated for ACM, CMT, and CMA awards. Being Premier Guitar's Chief Videographer was a perfect fit for him, combining his two favorite things—guitars and cameras. Perry doesn't have free time, but his massive dog Beef pays his rent by being Perry's intern.