H.J.FREAKS
Biography
A bassist from Seoul who encompasses all genres. He has gained fans all over the world throughout the years thanks to his great technique and undeniable talent. Currently the bassist for “Oriental Express”, his fusion band, and “H.J.Freaks’ Meek traveling orchestra.” He was in charge as the bassist for many great hits, such as the Opening songs for shows such as “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” and “The King of Fighters Destiny”.
He also provided support as a bassist in sessions with many renowned artists such as Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Yoshiki Fukuyama, Chihiro Yonekura, Raon Lee, and many others. Furthermore, he has co-starred with many other artists such as Senri Kawaguchi, Masatoshi Mizuno, Ishikawa Shunsuke, and Miyawaki Toshiro.
He also has an incredible affinity for songs from the Vocaloid and Anime subcultures. You can find him not only on YouTube, where he uploads all kinds of great content, but also performing live shows beyond the borders of South Korea, regularly performing in countries such as Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Official Website https://www.hjfreaks.work/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hjfreaks
Check out H.J. Freaks’ Signature model page right here!
I feel that WOODLINE5-HL24 has a clear and modern sound compared to a typical bass with a head. Perhaps due to the influence of the lack of a head, I have the impression that the overtone components in the sound are organized in a good way. It works very well with tapping techniques and can also produce a modern slap sound.
Musically, the impression is that it suits jazz and fusion, but since it is equipped with an active preamp, it can also create an aggressive sound that suits Rock and Djent, making it versatile enough for a variety of music genres, even hardcore ones.
The oil coating is very thin compared to traditional finishes, which gives it a pure and clean sound with an acoustic feel to it. When you touch it, you can directly feel the warmth of the wood, and it’s easy to become attached to it thaks to this.
Parts such as Aguilar and Hipshot are popular brands, so there is a sense of security knowing that reliable components were used for this model. The bridge is compatible with regular strings, not only double-ball-end strings, which is nice.
The biggest advantage is the ease of handling and carrying. It fits in my guitar gig bag, is lightweight, and takes up little space, making it easy to take to gigs and rehearsal studios regardless of the method of transportation you want to use. In some live houses and studios, there are often situations where you feel cramped due to various equipment being placed there, and it is in such situations that I strongly feel the advantage of headless instruments and their ease of handling. Another important point is that the neck does not neck dive (head falling off) while playing, for obvious reasons.
I have the impression that the number of headless bass users is increasing all over the world, and I recommend Bacchus headless basses to all kinds of people!