Ju-ken (born June 27, 1971 in Funabashi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese session bassist. He was a support member of Gackt, The Wanderers and Anna Tsuchiya. He is one of the most in-demand bassists in Japan.

Career

Ju-ken started his professional career when he was 26 as a member of the band Nitro. He was also invited to work with Heath of X Japan in studio at around the same time. Participated in Gackt Live Tour 2008-2009 «Requiem et Reminiscence II 〜再生と邂逅〜»

Discography

Anna Tsuchiya

Ends

Gackt

Studio albums

Singles

DVD

Tomoyasu Hotei

DVD

Inoran

Shue (酒井愁)

Music author for «M-2.die in peace» (track 2 on the album)

VAMPS

Studio albums

Singles

DVD

Equipment

Ju-ken primarily uses handmade Sugi and vintage and custom shop Fender basses

Sugi basses (names given by Ju-ken)

Fender Basses

Other basses

Other instruments

Amplification

Other equipment