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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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?
  4. Another use for the LP. He played the hell out of it.


  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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 !!!
  8. 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)
  9. 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.

  10. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    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)










    More cool Les Paul goodness... Yeah, Les Paul is still playing pretty great, from all accounts. I showed these pictures to my buddy Nikhil (nikhil korula band http://www.nkband.com/ ) and Nik told me that Les Paul was kind enough to sign his LP too! Nice.

    Seriously check out Nikhil's band. Great band. Great guys. Nikhil Korula band just played the Bonnoroo Fest and played the South By Southwest Fest a few months back... and Dave Matthews hand picked them to open some show from him in San Diego and LA last year. So yeah, Nikhil Korula Band ain't no average garageband at all.

    http://www.nkband.com/

    Check em out!
  11. Originally posted by anstratdubh1979

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    Your friend's band are great Jeff! I don't usually go for their genre, but it's so easy to listen to and relaxing, I'm loving it
  12. Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
    Your friend's band are great Jeff! I don't usually go for their genre, but it's so easy to listen to and relaxing, I'm loving it


    They are like mixing Dave Matthews with Paul Simon with loads of other things. Nik loves U2 also. I have to say, when they play shows... tons of folks and not one ass not moving and dancing. It's seriously just happy fun music that heals the soul. If they are ever playing near you... GO... Good times indeed.
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