Take 5 With Jaysin Zeilstra
“Learn everything you can. Don’t be afraid to take advice. You can always pick something up from everybody if you pay attention.”
Favourite Song
Lifeless Lemonade from He is Legend
Guitar Heros
Adam Tanbouz & Wes Borland
Favourite Effect
Delay
Years Playing
Over 30
Nonpoint song to check out
Ruthless
Jaysin Zeilstra plays guitar that hits you in the chest. Low tunings, tight rhythms, and melodies that cut through the chaos.
As the guitarist for Nonpoint, the hard-hitting band known for their explosive live shows, he talks about where that sound comes from, what keeps him inspired, and why tuning low just feels right.
In this interview, Jaysin shares why he calls his style “gorilla,” offers advice for players coming up, and reflects on the moments that shaped him as a guitarist.
“I like any music that's like a punch in the face.”
Gear Talk
Why Baritone?
We do a lot in low tunings and a 25.5 scale doesn’t cut it.
Desert Island Gear
A 7 or 8 string, Messa Triple rectifier, and some sort of multi effects.
I can’t Live Without…
My Neural DSP Quad Cortex.
Words of Wisom
Is tone wood a thing?
If I can get a ripping tone it doesn’t really matter where it comes from .
Chase Tone, or create your own?
I’m definitely a tone chaser.
Advice for newer players?
Learn how to separate friendships from band members.
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