And then we come to the "how many Spectors" issue. "You can get a Gene Simmons Axe or Punisher signed; they go from $5,000 to $15,000. Gene did have some thoughts for those less fortunate as he continued to tell the world that rich people are the ones keeping things afloat. Some people love to embrace every different type of music, while others prefer to stick to what they know. Radio stations Power 97 and Timple M both announced they were pulling all Kiss songs from their lineup as neither agreed with Genes controversial comments. Which is why, in addition to some of the cosmetic alterations the Axe has gone through over the years, we often see them with different pickups and hardware as well, as Simmons explained, A pickup is subject to the wood and the body shape. I seem to remember there was a bass purporting to have belonged to Mr. Simmons on eBay, and a thread back in the DP2 days? As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! The reddish metal flake Grabber first shows up in Fayetteville, NC on 74.11.30 but it doesn't see steady action until 1975. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) It looks as though Gene Simmons has plenty of opinions that he wants to share with the world, but not all of them have landed. Rather than call this a new "version" I'll label the incredible disappearing binding a failed experiment and leave it at that. The musician was behind some of the most legendary tunes of our time and left a huge mark on the world when he passed in 2016. Wicked Lester had their equipment stolen from the loft at Mott St. and Canal St. After this there is a long void of solid photographic evidence on what happens. So, after a few short months in "the rotation" it is modified by removing the tone pot and moving the output jack up in its place. Then, all he needs to do is let it start trickling from his mouth to up the performance. At the end of our show [I] walk offstage and I throw the guitar off the stage, and everyone gasps. Now, 46 years later, he and Gibson are teaming up for G2, a new line of basses and guitars announced this past week during the NAMM conference. Gene and his bass finally did part ways, though by all accounts he was reluctant to give it up. [*] The Axe presented here has quite a different design than the one that would end up being used but according to the photos it actually made it on tour with the band, seen here in Knoxville on 79.09.12 next to Spector #2. They cover the classic Kiss tones, from the walking lines of Strutter through to heavier hits likeCreatures Of The Night and beyond. Note the original single coil pickup and the snug fit of the pickguard around the pickup in the picture on the right. John Lennon's Gibson J-160E went for $2.4 million at Julien's Auctions in 2015. No matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white binding has been clearly visible at all times. Gene Simmons now thinks people pirating songs was enough to see the end of rock and roll as he confessed he thinks no one values the music enough to pay for it.. In Atlanta 76.08.29 it's still mk VI but for the start of the Winter Tour in Savannah 76.11.24 the new bridge is in place. On the other hand it was listed in the Butterfields auction without the name of the luthier and it was suggested that it dated from the 1983 Creatures tour (which there is no evidence for, the Axe used on that tour was a Kramer). Sadly, we get the feeling that Gene would have rocked a lot less face paint during his time in the classroom. The first known sighting of this bass is on 75.08.09 and it doesn't seem to survive 1975. (The number of replicas that have turned up over the years is a clear indication of the bass' truly iconic status.) Nashville, TN (January 8, 2021) -- Gibson, the iconic American guitar brand, has entered into a joint venture with Gene Simmons, international rock legend and co-founder of KISS, America's #1 gold record award-winning group of all time, in all categories (RIAA), to create G. Simmons unveiled the Thunderbird during KISS' elaborate New Year's Eve livestream concert in Dubai. It's not shown in the tour book photos shot at SIR studios but instead makes its "proper" debut in the video for. Perhaps most importantly of all, its a bass thats tailor-made for conjuring this larger-than-life characters earth-conquering tones. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible . If there is one thing that many of us have learned, its that Gene Simmons knows a good business opportunity when he sees one. It turns out that none of the record labels Sophie contacted actually wanted to work with the star, meaning her plan worked and worked against her. Some time in November mk VII shows up. Its one thing to date two of the biggest names in music, and its something entirely different to break up their friendship as a result. This bass is authorized by Gene Simmons, and each Axe is adorned with Gene's signature on the headstock. Notice also the triangular "point" of the finish. It also speaks volumes of Gene's "working-bass" concept: as long as it works and looks good enough, it will do. The new collection will launch with the release of the G Thunderbird bass later this year. Because of this I will "narrate" this story as if there's a single Spector until much later when they are more easily identifiable. [*] Much later Gene would remember it a little differently: "So he made me a one of a kind natural wood custom made bass, no name, no nothing." The problem? However, there is a dark side of Gene Simmons that not many have learned about over the years. There was little change as the band headed into 1974 and started on what would turn out to be a lifetime of heavy touring. Im clear about that. One of the many things that fans often cant wait to see is Gene Simmons performing his famous blood-spitting routine. The Jackson Axe is mercifully kept in this near-original condition for at least the two following tours; there are no noticeable alterations. So I kept moving the pickups around and adding a boost on the back, just to make sure that the bass had the sound I wanted., Simmons notes a distinction between bass designs that work well in the studio compared to on stage, Sometimes in the studio, because of the different acoustics and dynamics, I would use basses that I have never used on stage, because live, they dont sound good. My theory is that all of these (with the exception of the already heavily modified EB-0) were endorsement instruments that were either pure backups or ones that Gene tried to make into his kind of bass. What I will call mkII actually makes it's documented debut in Detroit 74.12.20. The bassist will bring back the Gene Simmons' Axe MasterClass for fans . It's not immedeately obvious but if one looks closely at the pics below there are pieces of tape that are there to hold it in place. I wanted to share this video because of how li. Fender teams up with Mastodon's Troy Sanders for well-spec'd Silverburst signature P-Bass, Zoom unveils new B2 Four bass multi-effects pedal, with Multi-Layer IR, 300 patches and a 60-second looper, 50 years ago: The Runaways guitarist Lita Ford was invited to replace John Paul Jones in Led Zeppelin, Jeff Berlin explains why playing bass is like playing kazoo, To be honest, I'm not really a bass player. Okay, its hard to deny that one of Gene Simmons most prominent features is his tongue. The Spector takes over as the #1 and during the early part of the Love Gun tour it is brought out only occasionally soon to disappear completely. Answer (1 of 7): When I was younger it was KISS that got me to listen to Heavy Metal and I thought then that Gene Simmons was the best period! Chances are Gene just took the opportunity afforded him by the Gibson sponsorship the band enjoyed at the time (see the back of any KISS album from the time) but found that the basses weren't to his taste. For some reason the remaining original knobs also get changed at this time, making all three controls black speed knobs. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Watch on. The one in the middle does feature the pointy headstock that was a feature of all of the guitars Carr built for KISS (see Ace's mini-Explorer and Paul's Star guitar for instance). Long believed to be a prototype for a possible Gibson Gene Simmons signature guitar, this bass is actually a heavily modified 60's Gibson EB-0. Skip to main content. In 2016, Gene told Rolling Stone that he cant wait until rap music is gone for good and thinks it will only take a decade for it to disappear. Gibson havent let themselves down here at all, with this review model feeling lighter than it looks. In 2108, Sophie told Harpers Bazaar that she knew she wanted to become a musician since she was four years old. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. In the case of Kramer, Jackson and Cort, as soon as quality started to dip, a new builder would be found. Last years news that he was launching his own G2 brand pronounced G squared through the American giants nevertheless came as a surprise, the new collaboration pledging to release a whole range of guitars and basses built with the Demons personal seal of approval. There was once a time that Gene Simmons appeared to be on Fox News at every waking moment. Gene even went as far as to accuse the legend of lip-syncing her performances in the past. There is something else that Nick Simmons has been working on over the years, and it comes in the form of his graphic novel. To top it off, Gene says that he has a Polaroid photo of each of his partners from over the years and a hotel key firm the night they spent together. Wherever the LoBue eventually ended up it is one of the great lost treasures of KISStory, one that deserves enshrinment. KISS frontman Gene Simmons delivers briefing at Pentagon podium that has not seen a spokesperson in almost a year By Tom Kludt , CNN Business Updated 10:54 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2019 At least, thats what most lists would have you believe. First off there is no Thunderbird logo visible in the few pics showing the white pickguard version which means that it's probably a replacement. Stuart shaved down the normally bulbous horns of the SB-1 into points." It turned out that some people thought the reason Incarnate was doing so well was all because Nick allegedly stole ideas from other major mangas. John Lennon's Gibson J-160E Acoustic-Electric - $2.4 Million. In 2012, Madonna fans were in for a treat as the pop star was lined up to star at the Super Bowl halftime show. Although he initially apologized for the incident, Gene also accused it of being highly exaggerated and misleading. It seems that we will never know the truth about what happened behind closed doors at the news network. It seems thats always been the case for Nick as the star has been working on his own band, Peroux, for the last few years. Thankfully, some things have gone in her favor, as Sophie has done some modeling and worked as a reality TV star in a handful of shows, including Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Thats all when Sophie doesnt work as a body positivity advocate. . The LoBue worked tirelessly night in and night out and didn't go through any changes except the wear and tear of heavy use. For many years, Simmons' primary . Whether or not the change to the new bridge occured earlier than Cobo Hall 76.01.25 is anybody's guess. Sadly, Gene Simmons wasnt impressed with the look. After showing off a few licks, Simmons points out a particular passage he wants to learn, and Kaye obliges. That was until the wires got stuck and what was supposed to be a graceful rise into the air turned into something almost pretty dangerous. A customized electric bass guitar - the "Gene Simmons Axe Bass" - was especially created for him by South Korean giant Cort. Sadly, that all changed in 2017 when the rockstar made a bit too much of a lasting impression at the new network after a meeting gone wrong. The shot from Springfield 79.09.05 shows the new inlay. The Gibson Gene Simmons G Thunderbird Bass is out now, priced 2,499 / $2,799. Below are pictures detailing the rather slight differences between them. Gene's version is either a '76 or '77 ebony version that was modfied from the get-go. "I saw a bass he had built hanging on the wall and decided right then that I wanted it. Gene? That is probably going to be a very big item. Just walking through the hotel lobby and hallways chatting with Gene was an unbelievable experience. Some have defended their actions by saying they want to focus on the performance and not the live rendition of the songs, while others have denied lip-syncing at all. Apparently, Gene thinks the best thing that people with less money can do is Try being nice to rich people. Thats certainly one way. The neck has pearl diamond inlays just like Gene's, and the detail in the paint and set up is just like the Demons. Actually, whether it was actually custom made for Gene is an issue on which Gene himself seems less than clear (something that is a recurring theme when Gene talks about his gear and makes the history of his basses a little difficult to untangle). Maybe gross, maybe cool, but definitely profitable to Mr. Simmons with a starting price of $12,000 per bass. Whatever the case, it wasnt long before Gene Simmons had something to say about it all. This custom prototype Axe bass was built by Steve Carr who originally came to work for the band when his one-time apprentice became Ace's guitar tech in 1978. We cant say that weve ever thought about a world where Gene Simmons is the one giving us fashion advice, but the more we think about it, the more we want to know what thats like. (And the look of the #1s from behind betrays no evidence of a rear output jack but in all fairness the entire bass isn't visible. The reddish metal flake Grabber appears at the Midnight Special taping on 75.04.01 where we get a fairly close look at the almost matte finish (and a taste of the obvious sonic qualities it possessed). He called her tongue the girls version. 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