Spiritbox: The Josh Gilbert Interview

In this interview, Josh Gilbert waxes lyrical about his custom Dingwall Afterburner, the low-end thunder of F# tuning, and how he uses both onstage with Canadian breakout band Spiritbox.

Thanks, @alexanderbemis, for the fantastic footage.

#fannedfrets #custombass #unparalleledtone

[hatempire]

I hope Josh and Spiritbox never let each other go. They're the perfect line-up, especially because Josh and Zev form a beastly rhythm juggernaut.

[backburnernoise]

I love that Sheldon himself is doing the interview. Where he could have a thousand different people interviewing Josh, he wants to do it.

[sheldonsmith]

Josh is killer…his vocals are amazing and he’s a beast of a bass player…one of very few I could actually hear in a “live” metal concert.

[shaunfleury]

Im really happy Josh is in Spiritbox, he's always been my favorite in AILD and Im glad to see him keep making music at a really high level. Thanks for all you've done Josh.

[trumusiq]

Damn he didn't wanna say As I Lay Dying, just my old band.

[AcousticSerenity]

Was stoked to hear him join spiritbox, esp with his vocals. Its what made AILD so great for me

[jwspitz]

I saw Spiritbox earlier this month and was blown away by Josh. His vocals are INSANE, he's the perfect addition to the band

[Knucklesmd]

I just learned more about F# in 5 minutes than I have the last 5 years

[blankspace]

Very cool that you mentioned the thing about the harmonics! One of the coolest things a bass player can do at these tunings is alternate between the root note on that super low string and then the same note a octave up to change the feel of a part.

[corey]

Met Josh after a show. This guy is super chill and brings so much energy to the band. I hope he stays!

[RipperFV]

Josh is such a monster on bass, I'd say he's very under rated and playing well above alot of his peers. Can't wait to see him continue up!

[dougleydorite]

It’s good to see a humble dewd like Josh better himself and climb the ladder.

[mexicanmaggot]

Such a mellow guy with a killer tone and a great voice! His singing on Yellowjacket is top notch!

[luisborralho]

Years ago some of us experimented with F# tunings but stuff like Darkglass and Dingwalls were still rare underground brands. Nobody had even heard of Nolly yet! To hear these low notes used in popular songs is a dream come true.

[charleschi]

I wish Josh would sing more with Spiritbox. He has an incredible voice.

[pauldm]

Love Josh G. in AILD. though I'm glad that he's now with my another favorite band, Spiritbox. 💯

[Dustinchugs]

I've always admired josh and his playing/singing, he's a PERFECT fit for Spiritbox. That pedal looks super sick, I wanna hear it!

[christhundervolt]

This was a great watch! Really enjoyed it.

[mattypoptarts]

Is that THE Josh Gilbert? I didn’t know he was in spiritbox. Right on.

[tarkenton]

The thing is with a bass that low, the songwriting and guitar parts alongside will always outline what the note is, so the bass mainly does the work of just putting in that thick low end. Your brain already knows the note that's there from the other instruments which then make the lower note more recognisable.