Adam Clayton's Sparkle 'P'

[RedemptionBass]

There is something i really want to know. At what point in an awesome rock-n-rollers career does it become cool to have your clothing attacked by a crafty lady with a Bedazzler?

 

[roughth]

Went to the Fender website and they have a burgundy mist color that looks awfully similar. Also Adam has been known to put jazz necks on p basses as he thinks they're easier to play. That would explain the non p neck styling.

All in all pretty awesome looking machine and one I want!

 

[bassist4dalord]

That is one very sexy bass. I would love to own one!

 

[Fretlessboy]

the Head stock in the big picture says Fender

 

[wave rider]

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Anyway my sparkle bass gas has come back with a vengeance and here's me thinking my Wishbass refinishing would get me back onto natural woods again.

Now that you mention it, how about mixing a little sparkle stuff with your TruOil for your next refinish? A copper color might have gone well with the walnut.

=wr=

 

[Thunderitter]

Now that you mention it, how about mixing a little sparkle stuff with your TruOil for your next refinish? A copper color might have gone well with the walnut.

=wr=

Hey, you've got me thinking!

 

[Valerus]

Does anyone like his sparkle jazz more than this one? I do.

 

[mattygbass]

i saw him playing it live monday night in mass. its definately a fender.

 

[Thunderitter]

Does anyone like his sparkle jazz more than this one? I do.

I definitely prefer the Gold Sparkle Jazz over the two Precisions.

 

[madbassplaya]

I definitely prefer the Gold Sparkle Jazz over the two Precisions.

ditto

 

[Thunderitter]

I have to admit the gold sparkle is one signature bass I would own in a heartbeat!

 

[madbassplaya]

I have to admit the gold sparkle is one signature bass I would own in a heartbeat!

i wouldn't go that far. i don't care for gold at all really...it's just I really dislike purple and I like the Jazz bass better.

 

[blondmix3]

I have to admit the gold sparkle is one signature bass I would own in a heartbeat!

Me too..... mine is getting a matching headstock as we speak (the carpet has to match the drapes....).

 

[barroso]

wonderful!

 

[TheVibeMan]

Its probably something out of the custom shop. He could definitly afford it

 

[johnclassick]

I just bought a Fender P Highway One for the U2 Tribute that I'm in, and the finish is so nondescript, I'm actually thinking about applying a sparkle finish on my own. I hope I don't totally f it up!

 

[96tbird]

I also noticed he was playing through two aggie stacks with two DB750's. That's a lot of power, I wonder how big the SNL studio is.

Amps have master volume knobs, turn 'em left. Aaaaah haaaa. And cabs can remain unplugged, oho o o!

Adam has been the flashy guy fer sure. Love his bass lines too.

 

[Lowbrow]

There is something i really want to know. At what point in an awesome rock-n-rollers career does it become cool to have your clothing attacked by a crafty lady with a Bedazzler?

You beat me to this.

 

[sj_bass]

I just bought a Fender P Highway One for the U2 Tribute that I'm in, and the finish is so nondescript, I'm actually thinking about applying a sparkle finish on my own. I hope I don't totally f it up!

John,

It would be totally worth it to have Marty Bell do the work. His finish jobs are legendary, and at $300-$400 it's a piece of art that's quite affordable.

Let me know when you go and maybe we can get a 2 for 1 deal, since I'm thinking about a sparkle job for my Hwy 1...

 

[Fuzzbass]

I prefer the P-basses! The purple sparkle one is especially mojorific.

Ok, I make no qualms about my admiration for what Adam Clayton does on the bass for U2. I'd happily stand in his shoes, but this thread is not about his playing.

+1, I'll never understand why guys like Adam Clayton and Michael Anthony get less respect than they deserve. But as you said, that's not the thread topic.