Fender Unleashes Signature Sledgehammers with Sleep Token Collaboration

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has unleashed a thunderous collaboration with the genre-bending juggernaut SLEEP TOKEN, introducing the Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Sleep Token IV Monarkh SC and the Charvel Sleep Token III Signature Pro-Mod San Dimas Bass V. This marks an unprecedented alliance, crafted to encapsulate the devastating tonal identity that has catapulted SLEEP TOKEN into the stratosphere of heavy music.

With a sound that transcends the mundane, SLEEP TOKEN is a force to be reckoned with, shattering genre boundaries and captivating listeners with platinum hits like 'The Summoning'. Their fusion of djent-laden riffs, atmospheric pop soundscapes, and haunting R&B textures creates a colossal yet intimate auditory experience. In a bid to encapsulate this boundary-pushing essence, Jackson and Charvel have meticulously designed two signature instruments that echo the band's sonic vision.

Justin Norvell, Fender's chief product officer, emphasizes the significance of this collaboration, stating, “SLEEP TOKEN's sonic and visual identity is so distinctive, and the Jackson and Charvel signature models are a huge part of shaping that sound.” The Jackson Monarkh SC is engineered for a whole-octave-down tuning paired with the EverTune 6 bridge, ensuring rock-solid stability in the depths of heaviness. Meanwhile, the Charvel Bass V is designed with custom Fishman pickups, delivering clarity and punch that will elevate any mix into the stratosphere.

IV, the mastermind guitarist of SLEEP TOKEN, has poured his very essence into the Monarkh SC. Every inch of this instrument is tailored to his playing style, featuring a commanding 30" scale length, a luscious bound mahogany body, and a compound radius pale moon ebony fingerboard that allows for effortless navigation through crushing riffs and intricate progressions. The Fishman Fluence Open Core Classic humbuckers provide an unmatched range, from crystalline cleans to earth-shattering leads, ensuring that players can harness their own devastating tonal identity.

On the other hand, III stands as the heart of SLEEP TOKEN, with a stage presence that commands attention. His five-string Charvel San Dimas bass is the backbone of the band’s sound, offering a resonant poplar body and a fanned fret design for optimal string tension. Custom red Fishman Fluence soap bar pickups allow for a versatile tonal range, complemented by a 2-band EQ that provides surgical precision over frequencies, ensuring that every note strikes with brutal impact. Together, these instruments are not merely tools; they are gateways to the visceral experience that is SLEEP TOKEN.