U2 & Guitar Gear: Q & A

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 !!!

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.

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)

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979

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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

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

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.

Originally posted by WojBhoy[..]
Do they ever come across the pond to the UK lol? And yeah, Paul Simon, that's what I had on my mind - I couldn't put a finger on it, but that's what I had in m'head!

(is "The Way Things Work" the only album they have at the moment?)

Got another question for you if you have the time - have you ever known of Edge playing left-handed??

http://www.u2exit.com/px?g2_itemId=5185

I found this on u2exit, and was immediately struck by it lol.

Originally posted by anstratdubh1979[..]

I'm not sure if Nikhil has played the UK yet. Check the shows sections at:
www.nkband.com
and
www.myspace.com/nikhilkorulaband

If you check their site, they have an album and an EP of covers and rarities. I think the next album in in the works right now. I was at some of the sessions for the first album. Nik invited me to Oceanway Studios on sunset while he tracks some vocals. By the way... a lil band called U2 used the studio for some of Rattle and Hum. There is even a R&H album award up in the lobby.

Edge playing left handed? No. That picture you showed is a reversed photo. I've seen a few like that. And I must say that is one that that frost my balls - when sites... and more than that... BOOKS get the pictures flopped. Very unprofessional.

Originally posted by wtshnnfb01It would suck if your balls were to freeze over.