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Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

He had the big black block markers on the shoreline gold and the dot markers on the sherwood green.

He used the 1961 on the Vertigo tour too. Nice bass, that. And while the vintage Jazz sound and look amazing, the new Lakland Darryl Jones are as sonically stunning as they are visually attractive.

Although a bit pricey, in the $4000.00 range. Although their are other Lakland basses that are in the 1200.00 to 2200.00 range that are great too.

Yeah, I'm torn over whether or not to get a Lakland or an American Jazz for my next bass. The Laklands in my price range are limited in colors where as the Fender's are wide open. I'd love to get one with a pewter body and maple neck. They sure do play nice too.

I did try out the Geddy Lee model and was sorely disappointed. I just about shredded my hand on the edges of the fret wire. Horrible craftsmanship. I must have played a bum one because I've heard nothing but good things about them. I mentioned it to the sales guy who seemed kinda embarrassed. He couldn't say if they were all like that. In all fairness I was at Guitar Center.

WojBhoy

17 years

Originally posted by U2NickThis isn't really a question... (great way to start off this post...) but what the hey? I thought that Edge purchased his Yellow & Black LP right after The JT release... So why is it in this video from 82'? Hey, it is a question after all! Okay.. too excited... bring it down now.... thats better.

btw, sorry I had to link the vid

Well, he definitely didn't buy it after JT lol. He has a few, but he donated one to Music Rising (Jeff has more info. on it), and he had one during TUF era (if you have the Slane DVD, watch the TUF documentary - he's playing one during the recording of Pride), but I don't know if that's the same on as in the video you linked to. I saw that yesterday funnily enough, and I just wonder whether it actually is his own guitar or whether he borrowed it, because if the video is clear, then that LP is fairly old because Gibson don't produce LPs in a cream/yellow finish, but they fade over time from an original white finish.

Like I say, Jeff has more info. on his LPs, but I hope that was of some use!

wangmaster

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

Edge has said that it's a hard song to play and get right live. Perhaps, but they sure did a bang up job during the ZOO tours.

(SO, I'm with YOU - Get to rehearsin' it, Mr. The Edge!!!)

+1

awesome pictures here, guys.

thechicken

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

If you are looking for a great 70's era type bass...

The Fender Geddy Lee (Rush) Model is essentially a reissue of Geddy's 1970's era bass. They are fantastic instruments and at 850.00, very affordable for a signature series instrument.

I am saving for one now, as I need a bass for my home recordings. I want a Lakland. They are great. But the Geddy Jazz bass is equally great and more affordable.

Yeah the Geddy is quite nice but that extra thin neck...horrible. I am not looking into buying one, but if I was, I would prefer a 70s reissue, I think that they were recently launched or will be. They look awesome.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by thechicken[..]

Yeah the Geddy is quite nice but that extra thin neck...horrible. I am not looking into buying one, but if I was, I would prefer a 70s reissue, I think that they were recently launched or will be. They look awesome.

the `70's reissies are pretty great. Another option is one of the cheaper Fender Precision or Jazz bass guitars that are made in mexico (MIM). The MIM stuff, Strats, Teles etc are all decent instruments. NOT the Squier MIM stuff. It's not so good but the Fender MIM Jazz bass with maybe a pickup upgrade... and et voila... decent bass.

I guess it all comes down to playing needs and budget.

wtshnnfb01

17 years

Random thought: Givin when it was purchased, the blue LP was probally a replacement for a flood victem.

2 questions.
1. What was the year of Edges Washburn from the 80s?
2. What were Adams main Bass Guitars on the JT tour?

wtshnnfb01

17 years

Another use for the LP. He played the hell out of it.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01Random thought: Givin when it was purchased, the blue LP was probally a replacement for a flood victem.

2 questions.
1. What was the year of Edges Washburn from the 80s?
2. What were Adams main Bass Guitars on the JT tour?

the washburns vary. There was more than one. The one in the Red Rocks VHS is a 1982-1983 EA40 Woodstock Festival Acoustic. The number for that model changed later and became EA20 - which is the model number for the one seen in the ZOO Sydney DVD.

Main bass guitars on the Joshua Tree tour... I know that 1972 Fender Precison (with a lot of the finish worn off) was a mainstay. The 1973 Fender Jazz Bass that was just auctioned would be another. The Zon Legacy bass was on the tour and listed in the tourbook or Musician magazine... something like that... but rarely used. Musician magazine also lists the Ibanez Musician bass but I don't remember seeing that used in any video or any shows I attended.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01Another use for the LP. He played the hell out of it.

[YouTube Video]

Edge is playing the auctioned 1975 Gibson Les Paul... auctioned in the 2007 Icons of Music auction. Bono is playing a Washburn EA40 Woodstock Festival acoustic, similar (if not the exact one) to the one Edge is seen with in the "I Still Haven't Found..." video.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

HERE's ONE for LES PAUL fans !!!

Mick from NY's U2 tribute, The Unforgettable Fire went off to a club on Monday to see the guy that plays there most Monday nights... WHO is 'the guy'? None other than LEGEND, Les Paul!!!!

Check Mick's note and then the attached pictures. I agree with him... honor to have his Les Paul hand signed by Les Paul but that one is one for the glass case at home now.

Thought id share a special experience. Les paul played and signed my
guitar Bitter happiness as I dont think I can play it anymore

http://i29.tinypic.com/1601qu1.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2h6yl2x.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ign58h.jpg

Mick

HOW COOL IS THAT? Way cool in my book !!!

WojBhoy

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979HERE's ONE for LES PAUL fans !!!

Mick from NY's U2 tribute, The Unforgettable Fire went off to a club on Monday to see the guy that plays there most Monday nights... WHO is 'the guy'? None other than LEGEND, Les Paul!!!!

Check Mick's note and then the attached pictures. I agree with him... honor to have his Les Paul hand signed by Les Paul but that one is one for the glass case at home now.

Thought id share a special experience. Les paul played and signed my
guitar Bitter happiness as I dont think I can play it anymore

http://i29.tinypic.com/1601qu1.jpg

http://i26.tinypic.com/2h6yl2x.jpg

http://i25.tinypic.com/2ign58h.jpg

Mick

HOW COOL IS THAT? Way cool in my book !!!

Pretty special, I'll say

(I share the same birthday as the great man, if only 85 years apart - I'd like to think that's kinda cool lol)

thechicken

17 years

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

the `70's reissies are pretty great. Another option is one of the cheaper Fender Precision or Jazz bass guitars that are made in mexico (MIM). The MIM stuff, Strats, Teles etc are all decent instruments. NOT the Squier MIM stuff. It's not so good but the Fender MIM Jazz bass with maybe a pickup upgrade... and et voila... decent bass.

I guess it all comes down to playing needs and budget.

Yeah, they are quite good. The thing is that you can't find 70s pick up spacing on them. And I think they have ceramic pick ups, and alnico is the thing I love. I don't really need another bass, but those 70s reissues looks awesome.

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