Spector #2 Conclusion. In the case of Kramer, Jackson and Cort, as soon as quality started to dip, a new builder would be found. First the finish is re-done to be an all-black and Steve Carr makes a headstock inlay of Gene's makeup face. This one-of-a-kind instrument recently (Oct 2005) sold on Ebay for $29, 995. 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. Gene Simmons and his son, Nick, have been spotted at a handful of events together over the years. M&G Pkg $4450. To make sure no one thought that she was using her dad, Sophie would write her own music and send songs to record labels all off her own back. Rather than call this a new "version" I'll label the incredible disappearing binding a failed experiment and leave it at that. Before that he had an old rickety Epiphone which was stolen, bought a Fender P for $150, sold that P for $300, took that cash and had Charlie build his . Sadly, Steve Carr passed away in 2006 which probably means that this part of the Axe story will forever be shrouded in mystery. No matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white binding has been clearly visible at all times. (Also seen in Lund, Sweden. Together the two pickups complement each other very well indeed, with serious weight and bite that can be easily tamed through the respective volume controls. John Lennon's Gibson J-160E went for $2.4 million at Julien's Auctions in 2015. LoBue custom. In the pic from 76.03.12 it's hard to tell whether the back of the body is just worn or if there is a protective cover, but by the time the band hits European soil for the first time, as shown here from Mannheim 76.05.18, there is a distinct reddish overlay screwed onto the back. Kiss's always-colorful bassist reflects on how he and Paul Stanley wrestled with the band's identity - and Vinnie Vincent's unorthodox, fleet-fingered ideas - on Creatures of the Night, 40 years on. Pictures showing the back of the LoBue are very few but over the course of 1976 there were a few. They werent the only ones who had something to say, as Nikki Sixx from Mtley Cre has been open about his battles with depression. There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. Gene Simmons has occupied the public consciousness since 1973, when Kiss first burst into the scene. From lunch boxes to credit cards and everything in between, it seems theres no shortage of Kiss-themed things on the market as even caskets are on the menu, meaning the brand is estimated to be worth $1 billion. For this occasion Gene borrowed a Thunderbird and proceeded to "thumb" his way through the songs.). However, the couple was never in a rush to make it down the aisle. Name: Frank Benpensata From: Staten Island, NY USA First Backstage Bass Experience: Wizard World Comic Convention What I remember most: Getting a private meet and greet with Gene's at his hotel in New York City.This was the night before the NYC Vault Experience in 2018. As one of the founding members of KISS, Gene Simmons is certainly one of the most recognizable faces in rock music. The SB-1 had a mini switch, something that none of Gene's Spectors have and it would be easy to assume that his instruments were simply built without one. It turns out Gene Simmons is no exception, but not many people know the rockstar was once actually a teacher. He is the God Of Thunder, after all. Some time between Toledo 75.11.12 and Chicago 75.11.22 Gene changes the volume knob. At about eight or nine years of age A backstage pic from Atlanta 74.07.18 also seem to suggest some shaping of the back. In 2017, Gene Simmons hit the headlines for something pretty controversial among the rock world. This obviously reflected the economic state of the band at the time, Paul and Ace also had very clear no. I made several of these until we hit a design that is pretty much what he uses today." A customized electric bass guitar - the "Gene Simmons Axe Bass" - was especially created for him by South Korean giant Cort. It also speaks volumes of Gene's "working-bass" concept: as long as it works and looks good enough, it will do. As for the modifications, it has been refinished and there's additional binding not on the original; under the bridge cover is a Leo Quan Badass bridge with the strings loading through the body via added string ferrules; a ca. 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. The final change in a very short time frame was the addition of a Gibson chrome bridge cover (mk VI). Realtor.com. 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). 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. [] I had two of them on the road with me, but I liked the sound of the off-red one." 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. Since this all-black Spector shows up with both sets of replacement knobs it was re-finished early on. [*] Its first appearance is the photo shoot that was set up the day of the Return of KISS dressrehearsal, 79.06.14. Founding KISS bassist Gene Simmons has partnered with Gibson for a new line of electric guitars and basses dubbed G. (Plenty of 1980 shots are improperly labeled 1979 online. As Simmons explained, [Cort] started mass producing them and selling them for a cheaper price, obviously, so the wood was cheaper everything was cheaper, and the paint started to crack. The move to Gibsons during 1975 was purely financial. Let's talk about your Axe basses. His grandparents and one uncle were murdered by Hitler's henchmen. Or maybe the rather strange decision to use the Axe for a song like Reason to live during the Crazy Nights tour drove home the point that the Axe was a somewhat odd fit for the image at the time. It's akin to a Thunderbird bridge but appears to be slightly larger. Kiss were Gibson endorsees in those days so it could well be that Simmons got it as a promotional . During the time they were selling in Spencer's, various companies manufactured the . The offstage shot shows Gene with the bass and the action on that thing could make a grown man cry. This wasnt the first time that Gene had found himself on the wrong side of people, and several think it wont be the last. 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. The two Gs have teamed to launch G - a whole range of electric guitar and bass . 1979 saw the introduction of the Axe bass into Gene's repertoire and the beginning of a life-long association. It's incredible to look at these pics and see the extent of the damage that year-round touring and Gene's costumes (most of it probably from his ever-. Gene Simmons's new haircut. 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. Sadly, Gene Simmons wasnt impressed with the look. Talking about rap and hip-hop was enough to get plenty of people talking about Gene Simmons and his ever-changing music views. "So first, it's a through . In fact, in 1974 it was only offered in ebony and wine red (a high-gloss, see-through finish that looks nothing like this bass). The axe-shape body has the same style and flare as the demon's own, complete with a painted silver blade on a shiny black . The problem? The passing of time has proved fruitful for Kiss' 1982 . Skip to main content. But for the Fridays TV appearance in January 1982 Spector #2 was back. 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. The Fender Jazz basses Ive used on some songs, but live, theyre too boomy. As Simmons explains, because I owned the name and the design, it qualifies as an invention in the library of congress. Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. Every manufacturer will tell you that they try to ensure their guitars feel playable, but greater care needs to be taken with larger-bodied instruments like this Thunderbird, or they can end up feeling bulky and demanding. The 1970s rock scene was one that had to be enjoyed to be believed. Following up on this thread, I found an article on one of the Gibson basses Gene Simmons used in the early years of KISS. The inception of the Axe Bass came from the adage of referring to a guitar as an axe. Believe it or not, but Gene is quite the entrepreneur when hes not working with the band. The first part of the Dynasty tour shows the Spector #1 mk III hanging in there. Sadly, neither relationship lasted for Gene. The Return of KISS!! This is where Gene's search for something very specific seems to start. In 2013, the rockstar spoke about Amy and Kurts passing in a radio interview, where he said that just because they have passed, it doesnt mean theyre an icon. Of course, it didnt sit well. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. An interesting aside is that the Grabber was the least expensive instrument in the Gibson 1975 catalogue, even cheaper than the Marauder that Paul smashed on a nightly basis. (The Thunderbird plays one final role in this story but not until 1992. I beat DC in using The Demon they tried to stop me, but I was able to prove that my Demon was far more famous than their Demon character!, By trademarking the name and shape of the Axe, Simmons was able to control who builds the instrument for him, and sure enough hes switched builders many times over the years. which run through July of 2022 at present. The video clips are from one of the German dates (the blood spitting clip) and Sydney. There was suppose to be 1,000 . This mk III retains the original violin-type bridge. However, he's also been known for the varied love life he's led over the years, with his numerous relationships having been . Its another to be such a great performer that you carry on with your show even when you take a tumble. Here we can see the outline of the tape coverup (check the full-size pic for better detail) for the last time. That was until a friend suggested Gene get in touch with the singers best friend to try and find a Christmas present. 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Earliest known appearance of this version is 75.05.06 in Milwaukee, WI. From 2006 until 2012, Gene Simmons and his family starred in the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels. If the LoBue could be considered to have a long and complicated story then the tale of the Spectors is worthy of Sherlock Holmes. 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. Gene Simmons Bass Solo Compilation from the beginning to the end! According to Gene he met Stuart Spector, then just an upstart luthier working out of a small Brooklyn shop, during the Destroyer sessions. 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. 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). If one is to believe the quote from Gene above it may just be locked away in storage since it didn't surface for the auction. [*] 1996 Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive! At first, people thought that Gene was trying to trademark the image itself. It turns out the people at Fox News were less than impressed with Genes alleged behavior as the security guards reportedly had to intervene and escort the star from the building. [*] 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. 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 The photo shoot at Stuart Air Force base during the rehearsals on 77.11.09 and shots from opening night in Oklahoma City on 77.11.15 show the original silver knobs but by the time the band hits St. Louis on 77.12.02 the new knobs are in place. Gene and his bass finally did part ways, though by all accounts he was reluctant to give it up. For the 1981 TV appearances in Mexico and the sattelite feed to the San Remo festival Gene relied on the Kramer Axe. Gene Simmons: "Everything Vinnie Vincent did sounded like Yngwie Malmsteen on crack". Thats right; Parade reports that Gene used to teach sixth grade. 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. 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. Tuning stability and intonation also feel impeccable: This is definitely aset and forget kind of bass that allows the player to focus on their performance, undistracted and with confidence. Everything starts with me, he explains. Plenty of articles can tell you what the Axe is, the wood and the metal the specs, but to get the real insight on what this legendary instrument meansyou have to go to the source, the man whos been playing it all these years, Mr Gene Simmons himself. Its one thing to be in a band. "The first instruments are the Thunderbird basses, which will come in a few different colors. the #2 Spector got the nod. Gene Simmons Punisher 2 Bass. But as far as what its going to mean after Im gone, oh my god, who cares? Switching to just the bridge pickup, theres a huge shift in the midrange and a noticeable drop in the low-end thats perfect for chords or riffs that need less sonic boom and more snarl, such as Simmons opening lines to Love Gun and Shout It Out Loud, played higher up the neck on the first string. Just because Gene was a part of the scene doesnt mean that he took part in everything that came his way. 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. Its one of the most distinctive signature models of all time, but how did the KISS Demon come up with his trusty four-string? "The first project with KISS for me, was when Gene said he wanted a guitar shaped like an executioner's axe. If theres one question thats been on many peoples lips over the years, its if Gene Simmons is an egomaniac away from the stage. By. The Q-system was designed by Bill Lawrence and was quite versatile. and I am certainly no expert on any of those instruments. Two or three years ago, Gibson and I connected and decided to do a joint venture - the G2: Gene and Gibson, or Gibson and Gene. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible exception below, might suggest that Gene was in fact trying out various prototypes in preparation of going into the Axe business for himself. Sometimes the paintbrush can be just as beautiful as the art it inspires and creates. Some of the modifications included a special gloss black paint job with white binding along the sides of the body. Overall there were some factual errors regarding the instruments during the Convention and the tour book was laughably incorrect. The basic design of the bass has changed a little through the years and it's been made by several luthiers and companies. Let's hope it turns up in somebody's basement. It seems its something Genes kept up ever since. The body and hardware can be shaped in any number of ways. I heard there's a special package including one of your Axe or Punisher basses. As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! 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. However, it wasnt long before people learned that he was talking about the hand gesture he was pulling at the time. Gene Simmons isn't telling California to kiss off yet. 1970 replacement Gibson pickup has been added and moved closer to the bridge; and a new, custom shape pickguard has been added. 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. It seems Gene will live to spit blood another day. 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. In 1978 Gene recalled that: "[I used that bass] For about four years, until one night I threw it to my roadie. The very obvious absence of an Axe during 1990-95, with the possible . 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.. They have one album and a handful of collaborations, but thats not all. But, during the Convention Tour of 1995 this bass was part of the museum and was labeled as a prototype Gene Simmons Axe (see pic and video below). Whatever the reason for the lack of an Axe, this particular Axe makes its last appearance during the European leg of the Crazy Nights tour, shows up for the convention and then disappears; it doesn't even feature in the auction (which. FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruno-Masquio/219366238103439INSTAGRAM - @brunomasquioiTUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/br/artist/bruno-masquio/id55. "[The Grabber] was a well built instrument that weighed a ton, [] the body was too big and I couldn't move as easily with the thing. What is a guitar but a collection of wood, magnets and metals? We asked the man himself. The rockstar tried to say Prince had turned to several cliches that often come with a time at the top and supposedly thought he was the best musician in the world. Had the studs been mounted on the body this would have been completely non-sensical. The bass player was planning on rising up above the stage on some wires. It seems thats what some people think, especially when looking at old footage of The Demon of Kiss. The women and shady affairs that destroyed Gene Simmons' life. Kiss bassist Gene Simmons told UCR about his artistic endeavors during an exclusive interview in August 2021. . Spector #1 Spector #2 Thunderbird. . Gibson havent let themselves down here at all, with this review model feeling lighter than it looks. 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. This is not a traditional signature model arrangement. Looking closely at the pictures the refinished part of the blade is slightly different than the original finish on the edge. There are masterclasses taught by Simmons himself that are only available to Axe buyers. 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. 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. Spector #1 Spector #2 Valdez Axe Carr Axe. After that modification number two kicks in and we see another set of knobs. Watch Marty Friedman play with Megadeth again, Journey and Steve Lukather play Black Magic Woman. The legendary rocker Gene Simmons has gone through various hairstyles over the previous decade. Several fans have spoken about how both were taken from us too soon and the tragedies that have been linked to their passing. The bass guitar's mahogany body produces crisp tone with plenty of heavy bass for that signature Detroit Rock City sound. Love it or hate it, some performers have been accused of lip-syncing their songs over the years. In the words of Mr. Simmons himself: "Stu Spector made me another bass at the same time, very similar, but the horn on the top was slightly warped and longer than the bottom one" (Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive 1996). Why you can trust Guitar World The thunder starts with a Shure U4D-UHF into a Radial JD-7 Injector. There is only one man that gave us the licks that inspired us to "Rock and Roll All Nite," - Gene Simmons, the legendary rock icon and bassist from KISS. It even has the original pickup right up to the end of 1980. According to Gene, hes through with listening to music thats just talking and wants to go back to a time when music focuses on lyrics and melody. We guess Kiss were never known for their rap tunes. For some reason the remaining original knobs also get changed at this time, making all three controls black speed knobs. I think it's fair to say that Gene's techs have made quite imaginative use of simple black tape throughout the years. Watch on. Perhaps youve found yourself wondering how Gene could have landed himself in such hot water when talking about immigration as he and his family immigrated to the US when he was a child? It might sound impossible, but its true. Spector #2 was also a part of the traveling circus that was The Return of KISS but it doesn't seem to have gotten much action. After being on a breif hiatus the Thunderbird returned to the Gibson catalogue in 1976 for the Bicentennial. The body of the instrument is shaped like the . Find out more about how we test. It's only got one pickup with one dial for volume, one for tone; you can either turn it up or down. The bass checked . On the other hand, Gene seems to think hes a part of the One percent as he confessed to being one of the wealthiest people out there during an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune. As seen in the pictures below, all taken from the first month of the Love Gun tour, there is an "irregularity" in the finish below the volume knob that can't be explained by a reflection or a shadow. All that twerking and tongue flashing was enough to change peoples minds about the star. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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 . . 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. 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