The first effect I heard was chorus on Jaco’s bass, and then probably an octave pedal of some sort. “It must be about 16 or 17 years ago that I first picked up a bass, and I think I was always fascinated by the immense range of sounds you can make on the instrument even before you get effects into the mix. How long have you been playing bass & when did effects start to become a part of your sound?.Janek uses and endorses Fodera Bass Guitars, TC Electronic Amplification, Cabinets & Effects, Planet Waves/ D'Addario Strings, Cables & Accessories.

You can find out more about Janek and check out his music here: Janek has (in my opinion) one of the most musical approaches to the composition of modern music and i urge everyone to check out his back catalogue from start to finish. One thing that Janek does do with serious style is manage to splice his love of effects pedals with his varied music style in ways that many other musicians would be insisting on a clean tone. While the tag from outside might read ‘Modern Jazz’, delve a little deep and you’ll find so much more! Janek is also a band leader, releasing records under his own name which combine more influences and genres that you can shake a stick at. For those of you that are not familiar with Janek’s work (and I imagine that’s a small percentage!) let me introduce you… Janek is a very well respected music director, producer and side man responsible for laying down the low-end for artists such as Randy Brecker, Jojo Mayer, Mike Stern, Hiram Bullock and many many more.

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