Sleep Token have redefined modern heavy music by fusing djent-weighted riffs, cinematic pop atmospheres, and haunting R&B textures into a sound that feels both intimate and colossal. At the core of that evolution stands bassist III, whose low-end work is both architectural and expressive: locking in with percussive precision one moment, then delivering groove-driven, melody-forward lines that give the songs depth and movement the next.
His weapon of choice is a five-string Charvel® San Dimas bass featuring a resonant poplar body. The caramelized maple neck and fingerboard feature a progressive 12"-16" compound radius with jumbo frets for effortless playability, while Luminlay® side-dots ensure perfect navigation in Sleep Token's signature darkened stage environments. The 34.4" to 35.5" multi-scale fanned fret design optimizes string tension across all five strings, delivering enhanced intonation and that percussive attack that defines III's playing style, and custom red Fishman® Fluence® soap bar pickups with three distinct voicings accessible via a 3-way mini toggle—from crystalline clarity to growling aggression. The onboard Fishman® 2-band EQ provides surgical control over bass and treble frequencies, while the blend knob allows seamless pickup mixing for infinite tonal possibilities. Hipshot® Ultra Lite open gear tuners guarantee rock-solid tuning stability, locking strap pins secure the instrument during III's kinetic performances, and the reverse licensed Stratocaster® headstock complements the band's mysterious aesthetic. Visually, III's masked mystique and kinetic stage presence amplify the band's ritualistic aesthetic; sonically, his bass is the glue between thunderous heaviness and atmospheric lift—an essential force behind Sleep Token's unmistakable identity and global impact.
All instruments from Music Makers are professionally evaluated and set-up in our historic Galesburg, IL. storefront prior to shipping.
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