. [**] In a 2013 interview at G-Club in Tokyo Gene threw another wrinkle to the story of the LoBue's demise, this time suggesting that he used the bass on stage in 1982 when he fell off the front of the stage, cracked the neck and promptly gave the pieces to a member of the audience. The theory is that this is a simple piece of tape covering up a hole that used to fit a mini switch and the photo from San Diego 77.08.19 even seem to show that hole. By. Although I've found nothing to support this the general assumption among those who know far more about early Spectors than I seem to be that the pickup in the mk I was a Model 1. Gene Simmons is one of the most legendary names in music, thanks to his time with Kiss. The pickup cover has been removed and the original Thunderbird humbucker it covered has been replaced with a larger humbucker (probably a DiMarzio since Gene were fond of those and happened to know Larry DiMarzio from school). Speaking out against the genres meant it wasnt long before plenty of people had their own thoughts about the rockstar and Kiss. What I will refer to as Spector #1 (although in reality it is two basses) makes it debut for the Love Gun tour on the very first night in Halifax. No matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white binding has been clearly visible at all times. . And then we come to the "how many Spectors" issue. It appears as if the Fender-style bridge that was previously under the bridge cover is moved back, sans the saddles, and a different bridge used in its stead. It turns out Gene Simmons is no exception, but not many people know the rockstar was once actually a teacher. [****] Personal communication with Jack Williamson who asked Free about the matter. Gene Simmons, bass guitarist for Kiss, gets ready to breathe fire during the crescendo of "Firehouse," a number performed during a concert in Hartford, Conn., Feb. 18, 1977. Shannon Tweed rose to fame as a Playboy model and actress before she met and wooed Gene at the Playboy Mansion. Just walking through the hotel lobby and hallways chatting with Gene was an unbelievable experience. The entrepreneurial bassist recently reaffirmed his belief that "rock is dead . Since neither of the Gibson basses worked out, even though Gene certainly tried to honor the endorsement for the better part of 1975, I think it's safe to assume that long-scale basses (only the EB-0 and the Triumph were short scale) weren't to Gene's liking at the time. There's a high-gloss, mirror-like finish on the body and headstock, added rivules on the body near the pickup, and, true to form, a hole where there should be (or had been) a tone knob. One can also see that the material under the studs is completely different from the rest of the bass. But as far as what its going to mean after Im gone, oh my god, who cares? After the re-finish (more info below) the coverup disappears, most likely because the hole was filled before the finish was applied. Considering the photographic evidence the natural finish Grabber doesn't seem to have gotten much action. Stuart shaved down the normally bulbous horns of the SB-1 into points." Like many, the rockstar was forced to take any job that came his way, including a role as a deli cashier. An erstwhile acquaintance of LoBue's who handled the bass in its mkVI incarnation in New Jersey 76.07.10 has suggested that almost all the modifications were done by Charlie or the Guitar Lab rather than Gene's tech. Realtor.com. . "The first instruments are the Thunderbird basses, which will come in a few different colors. Photographic evidence doesn't allow for three #1 Spectors, there are only two. I have a very large ego, dont wonder about that! Cause & Effects: Are vintage effects pedals always the best examples of their type. His many accomplishments include his work as an outstanding actor and television actor, guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, film producer, composer, voice actor, blogger, songwriter, and record producer, to name a few. LoBue custom. All of his business-savvy moves and investing in several companies, such as a financial company, a restaurant chain, and a sports team, means hes earned quite the fortune over the years. In the case of Kramer, Jackson and Cort, as soon as quality started to dip, a new builder would be found. Get the latest and greatest Guitar news with one of our guitar magazine subscriptions. There is a photo as early as 77.08.19 in San Diego, CA that shows the white pickguard Thunderbird on stage during the pre-show setup. It seems its something Genes kept up ever since. The technical info on the EB-0 is taken from the January 2007 issue of Vintage Guitar (also avilable online). Some time in November mk VII shows up. More highs can then be cut using the master tone knob, allowing for softer, jazzier tones when dialled in clean a nice option tohave, even if Simmons himself tends not to go there. Not only did Terry tell the rockstar that she thought it was a really obnoxious thing to say, but Gene initially refused to let the interview hit the air. My theory is that this is the third Spector mentioned on the Spector web site (I will more or less ignore the all-black curiosity above for now). The Les Paul Triumph bass, actually designed by Les Paul himself, had been introduced in 1971 as a successor to the Les Paul bass. That was until 2011 when Gene suddenly got down on one knee and decided to make things official. Rock fans everywhere might disagree as Gene Simmons believes its time to give up on the genre. Gene Simmons's new haircut. The Spector web site is clear on the matter: "The bass in the photo above [on the Spector web site, not featured here] is still in Gene's possession as far as we know. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month*, US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year, UK pricing 2.99 per month or 29.00 per year, Europe pricing 3.49 per month or 34.00 per year, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription. As one of the founding members of KISS, Gene Simmons is certainly one of the most recognizable faces in rock music. It even has the original pickup right up to the end of 1980. If theres one question thats been on many peoples lips over the years, its if Gene Simmons is an egomaniac away from the stage. And most people know that he was partial to using it while spending time the many thousands of women the frontman claimed to have spent time with . Considering that the mkI version had a single coil pickup (possibly a stacked humbucker) the third knob is somewhat of a mystery. and I am certainly no expert on any of those instruments. "Kiss was born on 23rd Street. The iconic Kiss bassist promises his new signature instrument is "The most fun you'll be able to have with your pants on". the #2 Spector got the nod. The passing of time has proved fruitful for Kiss' 1982 . Gene continued to add how he thinks Prince slowly took his life over many years by using drink and illegal substances, even though neither were mentioned in the official report. "The first project with KISS for me, was when Gene said he wanted a guitar shaped like an executioner's axe. 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). The Return of KISS!! The pics below are from a show in January, either on the 21st or 22nd. However, being so popular means there have been plenty of conspiracy theories about Genes tongue. If the LoBue could be considered to have a long and complicated story then the tale of the Spectors is worthy of Sherlock Holmes. The bridge is a thornier issue. During one interview, the rockstar was asked if he admired anyone else more than himself. However, there is a dark side of Gene Simmons that not many have learned about over the years. There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. [*] 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. Apparently, Gene has always been obsessed with comic books and knows some of the biggest names who have worked on the art over the years, but it was getting his hands on certain Golden Age books and turning them around for $10,000 each that really saw the money start rolling in from a young age. The two volume controls allow for a blend of either orboth pickups, with the rhythm unit alone bringing a wonderfully articulate sound that has enough brightness to retain definition andclarity. That one night he dropped it and the neck broke in half." It's still there in St- Louis 76.12.04 but by 76.12.11 in Pembroke Pines it's been reduced to, well, almost nothing. LoBue custom LP Triumph Gibson EB-0. Well, in simple terms its a neck-through construction instrument with a hard maple neck and mahogany axe blade body. The clear knobs make the transition into the new year appearing in Chicago on 78.01.15. At the end of our show [I] walk offstage and I throw the guitar off the stage, and everyone gasps. Perhaps most importantly of all, it's a bass that's tailor-made for conjuring this larger-than-life character's earth-conquering tones. Sadly, we get the feeling that Gene would have rocked a lot less face paint during his time in the classroom. Looking closely at the pictures the refinished part of the blade is slightly different than the original finish on the edge. If there is one thing that several musicians hate more than most things, its people pirating their music. This bass is authorized by Gene Simmons, and each Axe is adorned with Gene's signature on the headstock. The clip is an outtake from the 2012 documentary Sample This. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. (The Thunderbird plays one final role in this story but not until 1992. In the end the long-scale neck and the rather elaborate Q-system electronics probably proved unnecessary for Gene's no-frills style. Although he has a huge net worth and plenty of income from his Kiss brand, Gene Simmons isnt in the top richest people in the world. But at the end of the day a guitar is just a tool to create art. Malcolm Young more influential than EVH or Clapton? [*] Spiro of tribute band fame has mentioned that Gene told him it was stolen while being away for repairs after Gene "fell off the front of the stage". None of the known LoBue basses had a bridge like this so it was probably not LoBue's work. Among the promo pics taken at Stewart Air Force Base 77.11.09 is the photo on the left below which seem to show a hole where the above coverup was placed. What are you waiting for. 1 bass for Gene and the exceedingly brief appearance of the Fender Precision is only in the role of backup. This is one of first Gene Simmons (KISS) signed Axe Basses made available to the public. The inception of the Axe Bass came from the adage of referring to a guitar as an axe. Instead, roadies would allegedly hand Gene a cup of theater blood at some point in the performance. I have yet to figure out what this bridge was. Open menu Close menu . Im clear about that. 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. The first known sighting of this bass is on 75.08.09 and it doesn't seem to survive 1975. However, it wasnt long before people learned that he was talking about the hand gesture he was pulling at the time. You know, I dont think in those terms, he explains. 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.. John Lennon's Gibson J-160E went for $2.4 million at Julien's Auctions in 2015. Gene brings out the metal flake Grabber for 100,000 years at Winterland. . Sadly, Steve Carr passed away in 2006 which probably means that this part of the Axe story will forever be shrouded in mystery. . Tweed and Simmons were together for 28 years before they decided to tie the knot in 2011. The instrument is clearly a Triumph rather than the earlier Les Paul bass (the control scratchplate is a dead giveaway) but Gibson only offered it in natural and white finishes which leads me to believe that the instrument in Gene's hands was refinished. Everything starts with me, he explains. The bassist will bring back the Gene Simmons' Axe MasterClass for fans . 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. I didnt know anything else about it the wood, the relationship of the bridge to the neck, I didnt think about any of that. It turned out that Gene wasnt happy for a hip-hop group to get a spot in the hall his bands called home since 2014. Gene's version is either a '76 or '77 ebony version that was modfied from the get-go. For Gene, its simple: he thinks that future rockstars should give up on their dreams as the barriers in the way to the top have become insurmountable. Thankfully, many talented bands have continued to prove Gene wrong in recent years. Amit has been writing for titles likeTotal Guitar,MusicRadarandGuitar Worldfor over a decade and counts Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan and Jeff Beck among his primary influences. All that twerking and tongue flashing was enough to change peoples minds about the star. For the past eight years, Thayer has been touring exclusively with a pair of his signature 100-watt Hughes & Kettner DuoTone heads (Thayer . As mentioned in the Axe section this could be considered a comment of sorts on the differing sonic qualities of the two basses. None of the pre-1974 pics I've found suggest that the body was more than a slab-style with some rounding for the upper horns. Sophie reportedly pestered major streaming sites instead. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible . It was even Genes love of comic books that saw Kiss adopt many of their stage mannerisms and gimmicks that have made the bands performances so famous over the years. After showing off a few licks, Simmons points out a particular passage he wants to learn, and Kaye obliges. There are a few pics that don't quite fit in. It can be easy to think that any of Gene Simmons children would have tried to walk in his footsteps after seeing the success their dad has enjoyed over the years. Simmons is announcing a new signature bass guitar in collaboration with Gibson, called the Gene Simmons G Thunderbird Bass. 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). Its another to be such a great performer that you carry on with your show even when you take a tumble. Genes got some good . Unlike the EMG PJ set typically found in Simmons Punisher and Axe, however, these high-output humbuckers arent active, so theres no need to worry about battery power. Probably taken straight from an old EB-0 or Thunderbird it first appears on 76.02.23 and will stay on until the bass disappears for good despite a few later changes to the bridge underneath it. Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. tour. It is generally assumed that the re-finish and the headstock inlay occured at the same time even though the picture evidence can't entirely support that conclusion. As well as the pearloid reverse split diamond inlays, its also nice to see the Gibson logo on the front of the headstock, with the G2 logo on the back side near the nut a reassuring consideration given this instruments price. And the first time I used this was on New Year's Eve, Dubai, 2020. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) The imposing imagery the Axe inspires would lead many to believe that it is purely a stage instrument, but it was used extensively in the studio through the years as the tonal properties were always a priority. It seems that Gene thinks its time for one genre in particular to disappear: rap. However, that isnt the case. The neck has pearl diamond inlays just like Gene's, and the detail in the paint and set up is just like the Demons. The 1970s rock scene was one that had to be enjoyed to be believed. 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 luthier and Gene's fellow NYC resident (whom Gene describes as a consummate craftsman, something he feels is missing in today's world), would build Gene his first custom bass. This is the story behind the iconic Axe Bass which has been wielded by Gene Simmons for decades. It also speaks volumes of Gene's "working-bass" concept: as long as it works and looks good enough, it will do. Being a well-known name in the world of music means that Gene Simmons has plenty of opinions when it comes to other musicians and genres. The rosewood fretboard and EB6 4-string bridge add clarity to the Gene Simmons Axe, so you get definition with each note you strike. This obviously reflected the economic state of the band at the time, Paul and Ace also had very clear no. The offstage shot also gives us the first look at the tape coverup of the original bridge holes as discussed below, thus beginning Gene's long use of tape coverups. See the Pedulla section. The Gibson Gene Simmons G Thunderbird Bass is out now, priced 2,499 / $2,799. It was probably added to help the intonation problems inherent in any set bridge like the original, but this one proved problematic as the few surviving pictures show that the strings had a tendency to skip out of position. BA1 1UA. Apart from those changes it appears identical to the Jackson right down to the black tuning pegs. Miley Cyrus is one of the many on the list as the musician wanted to break away from her Disney Channel persona in the most memorable way possible. The rockstar replied Ice Cube should get in touch when Jimi Hendrix gets into the hip hop hall of fame.. Let's talk about your Axe basses. And don't worry - Kiss isn't gonna pull a Mtley Cre on you and . Gene Simmons is a legendary rock icon and the bassist from KISS, and his new Gibson Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass reflects his tastes. Now, Inc. estimates that Gene Simmons is worth a whopping $300 million. Things went from bad to worse when two women accused Gene of behaving inappropriately, something he denies. Gene Simmons inspects the folder with the documents about his mother's persecution. On the one hand it has an inlay of Gene's makeup on the headstock that looks very similar to the one that Carr did on Spector #1. 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. Although the world learned that things werent always smooth on their ride to the altar, the pair have been married ever since. Apparently, Gene thinks there are some similarities between the two as rockstars and teachers both have an audience; its just that one might have to perform to people who dont want to be there. Here we see the original two-knob version on the far left and a few pics of the modified one-knob version. The three-night stand in Detroit from 77.01.27, represented here by the pro-shot video from the third night, is the first sighting of the last incarnation of the LoBue (mk VIII). Apparently, Gene wanted to sue everyone who shared copyrighted files, something that saw his site get taken down by Anonymous. Roland 555 space/echo (for solo) controlled by manipulating the intensity and . It wasnt long before people pointed out the sign actually means I love you in sign language. (It would be easy to assume that it was a shadow cast by, or reflection of, the volume knob but the tone knob shows nothing similar. Of course, it could also be so simple that the band and management felt that the new, more serious concept album KISS weren't properly represented by an instrument that looked like an Axe. 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. By Roy Kaddosh. More importantly, however, this feels like a real Thunderbird and being handmade in the USA, it very much is one, with an incredibly resonant mahogany body that rings loud acoustically beforeyouve even plugged it in. 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. It has a 30" scale which matches that of the LoBue. Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; Hebrew: , [aim vits]; born August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-American musician.Also known by his stage persona the Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, the hard rock band he co-founded with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in the early 1970s. Considering the rather complicated control layout, 3 knobs and 4 switches, it was probably not a Gene favorite. No matter what Gene may say in various interviews, the various instruments he's tried and modified over the years all point to him wanting a simple, no-frills instrument. 10 young bluesbreakers who are making the Blues fun again, Maybe Id move to Japan and try and be an English teacher! Mastodons Bill Kelliher on the future of the band, his love of Les Pauls and what hed do if he wasnt in the band. At least, thats what most lists would have you believe. The basic design of the bass has changed a little through the years and it's been made by several luthiers and companies. That was until the scandal that rocked Nicks world in 2010. Maybe gross, maybe cool, but definitely profitable to Mr. Simmons with a starting price of $12,000 per bass. By the time we're through, there will be a Flying V, and there's even going to be a double-neck guitar and bass. Below are a few early shots of Gene using the LoBue in 1972-73 starting with the loft rehearsals as a three piece, a shot from one of the shows at the Daisy, and the soundcheck for the Filmore shows. This guitar was purchased brand NEW in the year 2000! 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