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SNAMM '17 - Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen (JMJ) Signature Mustang Bass Demo

The legendary Beck bassist and all-around ace producer shows off his new signature model that’s based on his vintage 4-string.

Jason Shadrick
By Jason ShadrickAug 10, 2017
Jason Shadrick
Since attending a Dave Matthews Band concert as a teenager, Jason has been into all things guitar. An Iowa native, Jason has degrees in Music Business from Minnesota State-Mankato and Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Northern Iowa. Since then, he has spent time doing everything from promotion at an indie music label to organizing guitar workshops all over the country. Currently, Jason lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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