Anthony Jackson on Casino

a_magg · #1 07-15-2009, 09:12 AM

I think at least a third of my posts on this site are in regards to Anthony's playing one way or another, but that won't stop me from asking more!

I've been listening a good deal to Al Di Meola's album Casino lately. Are there any Jackson aficionados who can help with understanding what he was using on those cuts (bass, effects, etc.)?

For the uninitiated, here is Señor Mouse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDSrG9tYunE

Thanks!

Dr. Cheese · #2 07-15-2009, 09:21 AM

At that time, I think AJ was still using that "Working Girl" Frankenstein Fender of his. I wouldn't know about the amp or effects.

a_magg · #3 07-15-2009, 09:31 AM

Was the "Working Girl" his precision he used with the O'Jays? Or was it the jazz he used later with the likes of Grover Washington, Jr.? I get mixed up all the time

Buogon · #4 07-15-2009, 12:25 PM

AJ was always know for his flanger pedals and i believe he used chorus pedals , around that time it could have been MXR's

NickBass81 · #5 07-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Plus, listening to the tunes, he plays mainly with a pick on that album...great recording with great bass lines...and also Di Meola and Steve Gadd are on fire!

RickenBoogie · #6 07-15-2009, 03:17 PM

Sorry, I followed that link, and got side tracked by Stanley Clarke.

cnltb · #7 07-16-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_magg

Was the "Working Girl" his precision he used with the O'Jays? Or was it the jazz he used later with the likes of Grover Washington, Jr.? I get mixed up all the time

I don't think he ever used a precision.
The working girl is a jazz body with a precision neck tho, if I remember correctly...

a_magg · #8 07-16-2009, 08:20 AM

Perhaps thats the case. I dunno, I went through the wiki yesterday and read the bit on him doing the O'Jays with a precision, thats where the confusion came from.

In any case, the sound on Casino is nastyy