Justin Shekoski
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| Justin Shekoski | |
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 Justin at the Cleveland Projekt Revolution show, August 17, 2007, signing autographs for fans.
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 11, 1983 |
| Genre(s) | post-hardcore |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Associated acts | Saosin |
| Website | http://www.saosin.com |
Justin Shekoski (born June 11, 1983) is the guitarist for post-hardcore band Saosin. He is one of the original members of Saosin, along with Beau Burchell. Shekoski is known for his famous "guitar-la-hoop". He does this by throwing the guitar over his shoulder in a whirling motion. Some fans think he screams on the Translating the Name EP, but that is actually Anthony Green, with Shekoski performing screams at live shows. As well as the "guitar-la-hoop" at concerts Justin will throw his guitar pick in the air, catch it, and continue playing his guitar.
[edit] Live setup
Justin is currently playing an Ibanez RG 2550Z in Black and a 20th Anniversary Ibanez RG 550XX, in Road Flare Red. His rig consists of a pair of Hughes and Kettner Triamp MKIIs, through matching H&K CC212 and CC412 B30 cabs. He has been previously seen with Schecter 006 Elites (Early tours), Gibson SG Standards, Gibson Les Paul Customs, Ibanez Paul Gilbert PG301's, and Fender Telecasters loaded with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails.
His rack consists of a Furman power conditioner, a Korg DT tuner, TC Electronic G Major and M1 effects units, a GCX midi controller and a rack tray. The tray contains a Boss noise supressor and a Shure UR4D wireless receiver. The racks and cases are made by Encore Cases. He uses Ernie Ball .011-.052 strings and Dunlop Tortex 2.00mm guitar picks.
[edit] Trivia
- Justin has two lip rings on his lower lip (one on each side) and a nose piercing in his right nostril. He also has two sleeves of tattoos.
- Justin has the words "Straight Edge" tattooed across his chest. He is no longer straight edge, but says that the tattoo is one of his favorites.
- Justin was a guitarist for As Hope Dies before he joined Saosin.
- Justin has a sticker on his guitar that says "Listen to Bill Hicks"
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