Expert: Chris M. Zangara - 5/22/2006

Question
Chris,
I was wondering what Bass Amps John Paul Jones used in LZ,and what he is currently using.
Thanks
Tony

Answer
Hey Tony,

Here's some great info!  

(Thanks and God Bless the folks at achilles last stand!
http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/index.php?m=gear).  


John Paul Jones!
Bass Guitars
1963 Fender Jazz Bass: Jones' primary bass from 1968-77.
1951 Fender Telecaster Bass: Introduced on stage in 1971.
Fender Fretless Precision Bass: Used on the 1972 tours and also on the 1975-77 tours for In My Time Of Dying.
Fender Bass V: This 5-string model was used on the 1973 tours.
Alembic 4-String Bass: Used on stage from 1977-80.
Alembic 8-String Bass: Used on stage from 1977-80 and in the studio on In Through The Out Door.
Arco Stand-Up Bass: Allegedly purchased "for about 10 dollars in Newcastle in 1969" as Plant explained at the 04/27/77 show. More Info
Framus Stand-Up Bass: Used on stage at Earl's Court in 1975 from Bron-Yr-Aur Stomp.
Hagstrom 12-String: Seen on stage in early 1973.
1953 Gibson EB-1 Bass: Appears on the inner wheel of Led Zeppelin III

Guitars
Manson Tripleneck: This custom-built triplenecked guitar that featured a mandolin, 12-string guitar and 6-string guitar. It was used on stage from May 1977 through Knebworth.
Ovation 12-String Acoustic: Used on stage for Ten Years Gone and The Battle Of Evermore on the 1977 tour before the tripleneck.
Fender Mandolin: Used for Going To California in the 1971 tours.
Harmony Mandolin: Used in the 1975 tours.
Vega Banjo: This 5-string was used in the studio on Gallows Pole.

Amps & Cabinets
Acoustic 360: 475W amp used from 1969-1979.
Acoustic FH118: JPJ used two of these cabinets from 1969-1980.
Fender Dual Showman Reverb: Amps & cabinets used with keyboards.
Gallien Krueger: Amps used in the 1980 tour.

Effects Units
Fender Bass pedals: Used with the Rhodes piano on stage in 1971.
Bill Dunn custom pedals: Combo control box and pedals were used on stage from 1972-80.
Moog Taurus 1 Bass pedal: Used on stage from 1975 on.
EMS VCS3: Used in the studio on No Quarter, In The Light and Four Sticks.
Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter: Used on stage to get the "wobbly" sound on No Quarter.

Keyboards
ARP Pro Soloist: Used in the studio on Boogie With Stu to create the percussive sounds.
Hohner Electra-Piano: Used in the studio on Stairway To Heaven, Misty Mountain Hop, No Quarter and Down By The Seaside.
Hammond M-100: Used in the studio on You Shook Me, Your Time Is Gonna Come and Thank You.
Hammond C3: Used on stage from 1970-75 on Thank You and Since I've Been Loving You.
Hohner D6 Clavinet: Used in the studio on Custard Pie and In The Light and both in the studio and live on Trampled Underfoot.
Farfisa VIP255: Used in the studio on Dancing Days and briefly on stage in 1973.
Fender Rhodes 73 Suitcase Electric Piano: Used on stage from 1971-73.
Fender Rhodes 73 Electric Piano: Used on stage from 1973-75.
Fender Rhodes 88 Electric Piano: Used on stage in 1977.
Mellotron M400: Used on stage from 1972-75 on Stairway To Heaven, The Rain Song and Kashmir.
Mellotron Mk. V: Used on stage in 1977.
Steinway Grand Piano: Used in the studio and on stage from 1975-77.
Yamaha CP70B Grand Piano: Used on the 1979-80 tours. Seen in Knebworth video.
Yamaha GX1 Synth: Used on some songs on In Through The Out Door and on tour from 1979-80

Source achilles last stand http://www.led-zeppelin.org/reference/index.php?m=gear  

Hope this helped!

Chris.