Ju-ken

Ju-ken is a Japanese session bassist. He was a support member of Gackt, The Wanderers and Anna Tsuchiya. He is one of the most in-demand bassists in Japan.

Career

Ju-ken started his professional career when he was 26 as a member of the band Nitro. He was also invited to work with Heath of X Japan in studio at around the same time.
Participated in Gackt Live Tour 2008-2009 «Requiem et Reminiscence II 〜再生と邂逅〜»

Discography

Shue (酒井愁)

Music author for «M-2.die in peace»

Equipment

Ju-ken primarily uses handmade Sugi and vintage and custom shop Fender [Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender] basses

Sugi basses (names given by Ju-ken)

Sugi Burst
Sugi Tiki
Sugi Nero
Sugi Daruma
Sugi Spiderman
Sugi Bel Verde

Fender Basses

Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass
Fender '65 vintage Jazz Bass
Fender '73 vintage Jazz Bass
Fender '73 vintage Precision Bass
Fender '78 vintage Precision Bass
Fender Precision Bass
Fender Custom Shop Jazz Bass

Other basses

Spector NS-2
Musicman Stingray
Michael Kelly Dragon Fly acoustic Bass

Other instruments

Paul Reed Smith Singlecut/20th Artist Package Guitar
Unidentified Contrabass

Amplification

Fender 400h head
Fender 810 Pro Enclosures cabinet
MarkBass Mini Cmd 151p combo

Other equipment

Fostex FR-2LE Field Memory Recorder
Fostex MC11S Stereo Microphone
Fostex T50RP Headphones