Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR guitarist Jim Root at this year’s NAMM expo where Orange Amplifiers unveiled a new signature amp named after the guitarist. In the interview Root talked about the amp, future plans for both Slipknot and Stone Sour, the possibility of him taking on another musical project, and his handyman skills when remodeling his home in Florida.

Watch the interview here.

Orange Amplification recently announced the Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head and cab, developed in association with the famed guitarist.

According to a press release: “Jim Root has the incredible honour of showcasing his skilful playing with two of today’s best in American hard rock– the multi-Grammy nominated STONE SOUR and the Grammy winning SLIPKNOT. He has a wide range of playing styles, which come together to create a unique, uncompromising sound and tone.”

The Signature #4 Jim Root Terror Head is modelled after the dirty channel on the same amp that Jim Root plays in the studio and on the road: the Orange Rockerverb 100. This all-tube, 15-watt amp is capable of far more than high gain rock and metal though. With a full 3-band EQ players will find it easy to dial in everything from vintage rock, blues and beyond. The addition of a tube-driven FX loop allows the user to take the tone in any direction they want.

His new Signature #4 Jim Root PPC212 cab has been developed alongside the head to bring fans Jim’s full tone. The new cab is finished in black vinyl with a specially developed black version of the Orange basket grill cloth and proudly features the signature #4 plate on the front. With a closed back design, the cab has a tight bottom end and delivers Jim’s signature Orange tone.