iconic Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 (edited) Tony Butler Vintage P bass, I've never seen him with one in his hands bar the adverts.....nice looking bass though....and I think his usual gigging and recording P has the tone control disabled, the Vintage hasn't? Edited January 23, 2023 by iconic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 57 minutes ago, Lfalex v1.1 said: I thought the Garage Days EP cover bass was a Sadowsky minus the headstock decal... could be wrong though. It's an ESP. I think it's the same one he played on the remaining MOP tour dates, a black PJ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I've seen Justin Meldal-Johnsen on TV appearances with St Vincent where he was playing either his Fender Signature, mustang or possibly the original '67 the signature is based on—but he did also played a Hofner club bass for a bit of variety. I don't play my JMJs due to them being associated with Mr Meldal Johnsen, but due to them being excellent instruments in their own right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Dragon Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Tony Butler also has a signature Retrovibe Vantage and I have seen videos of him playing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 7 hours ago, SteveXFR said: I know he has used it live but didn't he generally play an Aria the same as Cliffs? He played an Aria for the the recording of the Garage Days EP, one of Cliff's I believe. An unmistakable tone. It's probably the only time Metallica have had a decent bass presence, but thankfully Jason was duly punished on the next release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 And speaking of Metallica, Rob Trujillo isn't known for playing his Zon signature much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Cosmo Valdemar said: And speaking of Metallica, Rob Trujillo isn't known for playing his Zon signature much. James won't let him 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Gene Simmons and Rex Brown, anyone? Well, OK. The Thunderbirds probably come out for a song or two... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 28 minutes ago, NancyJohnson said: Gene Simmons and Rex Brown, anyone? Well, OK. The Thunderbirds probably come out for a song or two... That is literally what happens 😄 Rex then switches back to Spectors. Not sure if he plays his Warwick signature either. That said, he's going to be playing it even less now as some European festivals have dropped them from the bill... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Ricky Rioli said: James won't let him Don't blame him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Leo Fender😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 In a similar vein, Jon Shuker isn't a player, either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 On 24/01/2023 at 12:32, Cosmo Valdemar said: Don't blame him... That looks like a 14 year old has been given a bass from a charity shop and some paints and been told to go nuts. It looks s**t 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 On 22/01/2023 at 08:17, stingrayPete1977 said: I've never understood why Flea doesn't use the same basses live as he does in the studio? Wal and Stingray 5. I'm guessing... cos Wal filter based preamp is a bit of a devil to adjust on the fly... Anything in the studio has probably been processed to death... and I think I read that he liked the carbon necks as they never moved, so on tour, they were consistent with no issues of altering the truss rod or getting action right. They just don't move. But you know, I read this on the internet so it could be complete b*llocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) Nathan East plays a stock BBNE2 5 string... apart from when he plays his 6 string BBNE2... which isn't available to the public (that kinda counts in a roundabout way, right?) Edited February 12, 2023 by EBS_freak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleat Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 Roger Waters signature Precision bass. I doubt he ever played one, but one of the best basses I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassist on the Run Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 23/01/2023 at 17:56, Doctor J said: The only time I recall him with an Aria was a pic on the Garage Days sleeve. He had BC Rich with F&J, then ESP, Wal, Bob Rock's NS2 in the studio, Alembic and Sadowsky. In between Alembic and Sadowsky he had a signature Spector SSD based on their SD model which came and went in the blink of an eye. He may have played it, but not for very long. He played it between 94-95 and then shelved it. I got to see him with it in 1995 at donnington and as a 10 year old I was blown away and have wanted one since. Unfortunately they are as rare as rocking horse stinky poo and he owns 99% of them. They were the spector j4 j5 and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 If I were to sign my favourite bass, could it then be classified as my signature bass? 🤣 S'manth x 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waddo Soqable Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, Smanth said: If I were to sign my favourite bass, could it then be classified as my signature bass? 🤣 S'manth x Absolutely! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Just now, Waddo Soqable said: Absolutely! 👍 I shall dig out my paint pen then and do so! (I know ... pix at some point ... or it never happened lol) S'manth x 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Bill Wyman hated his Vox Wyman signature bass and refused to play it. I agree with him, I had one once and it was a festering heap of wombat dues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 On 23/01/2023 at 20:04, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: I've seen Justin Meldal-Johnsen on TV appearances with St Vincent where he was playing either his Fender Signature, mustang or possibly the original '67 the signature is based on—but he did also played a Hofner club bass for a bit of variety. I don't play my JMJs due to them being associated with Mr Meldal Johnsen, but due to them being excellent instruments in their own right. I’ve just bought a JMJ Mustang, and same here, bought because it fits my needs and it’s a great instrument. Although I know of some of the bands/artists he’s worked with I’m not familiar with their material so his name/ the bass being an sig model had no bearing on my purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 I like my blue JMJ mustang so much I also bought a black one. I'm just hoping no other cool colours are added to the range - it could get expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted March 22, 2023 Share Posted March 22, 2023 Depends why they endorsed the bass. Maybe it was a business decision and all they needed were some photos for the advertising. I don't follow signature instruments but, did Sting ever play his? I know that Nathan East and Andrew Gouche play theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconic Posted March 23, 2023 Share Posted March 23, 2023 Wasn't there a Mark King Fender Jazz🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.