James Christian 'Munky/The Gorilla' Shaffer (born June 6, 1970 in Rosedale, California) is the nu metal band Korn's guitarist, generally filling rhythm and lead guitar duties since his bandmate Brian 'Head' Welch left the group. He also does live backing vocals. His nickname, 'Munky', is apparently a reference to the fact that his feet, when spread, resembles monkey's feet (this was revealed in the multi-platinum video "Who Then Now?"). His bandmate Reginald 'Fieldy' Arvizu has a similar nickname, also based on his physical appearance. is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rosedale is a census-designated place located in Kern County, California. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ... Alternative metal is an eclectic form of music that gained popularity in the early 1990s alongside grunge. ... Industrial metal is a musical genre which draws elements from industrial music and heavy metal music. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... This article is about the band. ... L.A.P.D. (Love And Peace Dude) is noted as the pre-Korn band, since all the classic members of Korn (Head, Munky and Fieldy) but for Jonathan Davis were in L.A.P.D.. Insted of Jonathan Davis on vocals, L.A.P.D. had Richard Morrill. ... This article is about the guitar manufacturer. ... The K7 Series is a signature series of seven string guitars created by Korns Head and Munky. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rosedale is a census-designated place located in Kern County, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... Nu metal (also called aggro metal, or nü metal using the traditional heavy metal umlaut) is a musical genre that has origins in the mid 1990s. ... This article is about the band. ... Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, Head, is the former guitarist and founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. ... Reginald Fieldy Arvizu (born November 2, 1969 in Bakersfield, California) is the bass player for the band Korn. ...

Munky has proved himself to be "the most motivated member of Korn" because he has been the only member who hasn't dropped out, embarked on a solo project, or proposed a solo project. He does have musical activities outside of Korn, though: he is the founder of Emotional Syphon Records, who have signed acts like Monster In The Machine and Droid. Droid will also be featured on the 2007 Family Values Tour. While on tour once he had a knife thrown at him on stage. Emotional Syphon Records is a record company, founded by KoЯn guitarist Munky. ... Droid are an American groove metal/thrash metal band with death metal influences from Long Beach, California. ... Droid are an American groove metal/thrash metal band with death metal influences from Long Beach, California. ... The Family Values Tour was created by the band Korn in 1998 to be an annual Hard rock, metal and rap tour. ...

Life

In his youth, Shaffer led a troubled life, often stealing his parents' alcohol and trespassing. One night, when trying to sneak out to a party, the tip of one of his fingers was severed by the chain on his three wheeler, and, as part of his rehabilitation, Shaffer picked up guitar. During high school Shaffer met fellow guitarist Brian Welch and the two often jammed together ever since. In fact, it was Welch who got him into his first band, L.A.P.D. Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, Head, is the former guitarist and founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. ... L.A.P.D. (Love And Peace Dude) is noted as the pre-Korn band, since all the classic members of Korn (Head, Munky and Fieldy) but for Jonathan Davis were in L.A.P.D.. Insted of Jonathan Davis on vocals, L.A.P.D. had Richard Morrill. ...

Later on Welch and Shaffer saw Jonathan Davis singing for the band Sexart in a bar. Initially intending to stay only for a few minutes, the pair ended up staying for the whole set upon seeing Davis' performance, and asked him to join their band (still called L.A.P.D. at this point) almost immediately afterward. Jonathan Houseman Davis (born January 18, 1971) is the vocalist for the multiplatinum Nu Metal[1] band, Korn. ... L.A.P.D. (Love And Peace Dude) is noted as the pre-Korn band, since all the classic members of Korn (Head, Munky and Fieldy) but for Jonathan Davis were in L.A.P.D.. Insted of Jonathan Davis on vocals, L.A.P.D. had Richard Morrill. ...

In the mid-1990s Shaffer developed meningitis and became ill during 1997 while on tour, requiring him to be hospitalized. KoRn had to cancel the remainder of that tour, due to not wanting to replace him with someone who wasn't in the band.

On January 15, 2000, Shaffer married Stephanie Roush. The couple had a daughter, Carmella Star, the next year, whom Shaffer claims is the most prized possession in his life. The two are now divorced.

February 22, 2005, Brian Welch left the band. James felt very sad, but he accepted his friend's choice. Today, he is the only formal guitarist in Korn. (Clint Lowery, Christian Olde Wolbers, and Rob Patterson were only live/session members.) Brian Phillip Welch (born June 19, 1970 in Torrance, California), better known by his nickname, Head, is the former guitarist and founding member of Korn, a multi-platinum, Grammy award winning nu metal band and a major influence in the rise of the nu metal movement. ... Clint Lowery (born December 15, 1971), a descendant of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, is a hard-rock guitarist, previously with the bands Still Rain and Sevendust, and currently playing lead guitar in the band Dark New Day and the touring guitarist for Korn. ... Christian Olde Wolbers performing at the 2001 Bizarre Festival Christian Olde Wolbers (born August 5, 1972 in Antwerp, Belgium) was the second bassist of the industrial metal band Fear Factory from 1994 to 2002 when the group disbanded. ... Rob Patterson (born November 9th, 1970) is a former member of the nu-metal band Otep and former touring guitarist for the band Korn. ...

On the 16th May 2006, Munky played on Spanish nylon guitar in Fieldy's wedding. He was quoted as jokingly saying "now I have something else to fall back on!" Reginald Fieldy Arvizu (born November 2, 1969 in Bakersfield, California) is the bass player for the band Korn. ...

Equipment

James predominantly uses Ibanez guitars (his signature is the K7 7-string model) and Mesa Boogie & Diezel guitar amplifier. Like Brian did before leaving the band in 2005, he uses many pedals and effects to shape the distinct Korn sound. This article is about the guitar manufacturer. ... The K7 Series is a signature series of seven string guitars created by Korns Head and Munky. ... The Mesa Boogie Logo Mesa/Boogie (also known as Mesa Engineering) is a company in Petaluma, California that makes amplifiers for guitars and basses. ... Diezel guitar amplifiers is a small Munich-based firm founded by Peter Diezel. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Guitars

• Ibanez APEX1-BBK Munky Signature (2007 Model)
• Ibanez custom K14 guitar (used in the song Alone I Break)
• Ibanez custom RG8 guitar(2007 model)
• Ibanez custom K7 guitar
• Ibanez custom 7-stringed guitars
• Ibanez UV7BK guitar (Steve Vai signature)
• Gibson SG 6-stringed model (Tuned down to drop-A)

Amplifiers

• Mesa Boogie amps
• Diezel amps
• Line6 amps

Effects

• Boss PS-5 Super Shifter
• Boss RV-3 Digital Reverb/Delay
• Digitech XP100 Whammy Wah
• Digitech Metal Master
• Dunlop Univibe
• Dunlop Crybaby Wah
• Electro-Harmonix Big Muff π
• Ibanez DE7 Delay/Echo
• Prescription Electronics Depth Charge
• Rocktron Banshee Talk Box
• Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser

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External links

• Korn.com
• Bakotopia Interview with James 'Munky' Shaffer
• James 'Munky' Shaffer at the Internet Movie Database