Phil Lesh

[zongeek]

Anyone out there know when Phil started using the Modulous bassess in the Dead? Around what albums? And on how much material?

Also, when they did "Box of Rain" live, did Phil play the bass parts and sing or the acoustic guitar and sing?

Thanks.

[Planet Boulder]

According to this bio, he started playing Modulus in the early 80s, so my guess is that he started recording with Modulus on the "In the Dark" CD. Bob Weir also played Modulus guitars in the 80s.

Hope that helps.

[zongeek]

Thank you kind sir.

[moogboy]

What album can i listen to that has Midi bass? i just got the 'Grateful Dead Gear' book, and i saw a picture of Phil with a Modulus bass and a Pitch to Midi converter literally taped onto the bass. the Midi unit was a Roland GK-1 i believe, and i also have never heard the Grateful Dead play anything.

[Quinn]

I don't know if he ever used the Midi bass on any studio albums. Possibly on "In The Dark" or "Built To Last," but I'm not sure about that.

The Dead are best approached through bootlegs anyway, so your best bet is probably to find a knowledgeable Deadhead with a large library, as they could burn you some shows where he used it. I believe he was experimenting with that Midi setup in the late eighties/early nineties.

Phil's a great musician. My favorite era is '77 - '78 when he was still using "The Godfather," his heavily modified Alembic.

[bakeronbass]

Phil aways played bass during box of rain.
The midi bass is a ken smith which he only used during the space part that followed the drums section of there second set.
A good place for music is the live music archive.
As Far as I know after he picked up the modulus it became his primary instrument.
The only studio I know of is Infrared roses which is a compilation of these space jams.
IMOP Phil is the man. Peace
http://www.myspace.com/yieldspace

[Andrew Jones]

In concert Phil first used the modulus six string at Oakland coliseum. First night of the new years run 12-26-82


Aj

[zongeek]

Thanks guys.

I wonder why he didn't play it on the album as well, but that's alright.

[jcm2012]

go to the live music archive for more free streaming grateful dead music than you will ever be able to listen to, I rec 73-74 & 77 as good years to start,

here's a monster second set from 73


http://www.archive.org/details/gd73-...612.sbeok.shnf

China Cat Sunflower-> I Know You Rider, Around & Around Truckin'-> The Other One-> Big River-> The Other One-> Eyes Of The World-> The Other One-> Wharf Rat, Me & My Uncle, Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad-> One More Saturday Night

If you're looking for some really great Phil, go straight to the Eyes of the World, Track 23, please listen to it nice and loud !

[Enden]

Phil is such a monster. Help On The Way blows me away constantly.