Definitely go with RIO but also pick up their first one. Lots of cool basslines on that. It's my personal favorite.
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John Taylor of Duran Duran
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Definitely go with RIO but also pick up their first one. Lots of cool basslines on that. It's my personal favorite.
- Jul 19, 2000
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I didn't realize until much later how much two particular bassists had influenced my playing. One was John Taylor, and the other was Leland Sklar (Phil Collins, etc.)
As a "child of the 80's", I listened intently to the radio hits of Duran Duran and others, and these two bassists have clearly had a strong influence on my sound and style.
Listen to the basslines on these players' albums and you'll appreciate them in a whole new way. I sure do!
As a "child of the 80's", I listened intently to the radio hits of Duran Duran and others, and these two bassists have clearly had a strong influence on my sound and style.
Listen to the basslines on these players' albums and you'll appreciate them in a whole new way. I sure do!
Well I finally nailed down the bass line from Girls On Film (Night Version) ! I'm stoked! That's one of my favorite DD songs of all time.
This, of course, is old news. The original lineup has regrouped for a new album and upcoming tour. This alone is amazing.
But, last weekend, I was flipping channels and CNN was doing this entertainment feature on the band. Apparently, they were doing some kind of "secret" gig in the L.A. area.
The footage was extremely brief. (What else would you expect from CNN?) But, it was enough to clearly display two very important elements: First, they still sound fantastic. And, second, John Taylor has resurrected a true classic from mothballs -- his Aria Pro II SB1000!! I couldn't believe it! After all this time. To see him playing that thing again was pure heaven.
I can hardly wait to hear the new album. (Incidentally, I saw some internet footage of some of the recording sessions awhile back. Taylor was sporting a MusicMan StingRay.)
Anyone in the L.A. area actually catch this show?
But, last weekend, I was flipping channels and CNN was doing this entertainment feature on the band. Apparently, they were doing some kind of "secret" gig in the L.A. area.
The footage was extremely brief. (What else would you expect from CNN?) But, it was enough to clearly display two very important elements: First, they still sound fantastic. And, second, John Taylor has resurrected a true classic from mothballs -- his Aria Pro II SB1000!! I couldn't believe it! After all this time. To see him playing that thing again was pure heaven.
I can hardly wait to hear the new album. (Incidentally, I saw some internet footage of some of the recording sessions awhile back. Taylor was sporting a MusicMan StingRay.)
Anyone in the L.A. area actually catch this show?
I was doing a search on Bernard Edwards and discovered John Taylor's gear page on his website-
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the Aria is a reissue- the John Taylor sig model.
the Musicman was one of Bernard Edwards'-
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the Aria is a reissue- the John Taylor sig model.
the Musicman was one of Bernard Edwards'-
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Yeah, it's great to see them getting back together, and especially John using his ol'Aria.
I allways wanted his tone but never got, but then half a year ago I installed a new bridge pickup into my bass (the EMG CS). I was stunned, suddenly the sound was almost like John Taylors!
These EMG CS pickups have a cutting tone without being harsh, in the right spot they just sound like the ol'aria, great!
I allways wanted his tone but never got, but then half a year ago I installed a new bridge pickup into my bass (the EMG CS). I was stunned, suddenly the sound was almost like John Taylors!
These EMG CS pickups have a cutting tone without being harsh, in the right spot they just sound like the ol'aria, great!
Yeah, I haven't seen the SB-1000 reissue around anywhere. Trip Wamsley has JT's backup SB-1000 from the '80s, given to him by JT's old bass tech.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the reunited lineup tour the states.
Here's a gratuitous pic of my own SB-1000
I got it a few months back, it was surprisingly heavy but a real quality instrument. It's a 1984 model that had been sitting unused in someones basement for 15 years. It has a real honky tone, not that much low end out of it at all. It sounds great through my sansamp BDDI with a healthy amount of bass boost. The sound will cut through any mix. The string spacing is very narrow (16mm), although I'm used to that as my main bass is a Thumb 5 which has 17mm.
Anyway, JT is the man. I didn't start playing bass until 1987, and I remember being so pleased with myself when I worked out the solo in Rio!
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I'm really looking forward to seeing the reunited lineup tour the states.
Here's a gratuitous pic of my own SB-1000
I got it a few months back, it was surprisingly heavy but a real quality instrument. It's a 1984 model that had been sitting unused in someones basement for 15 years. It has a real honky tone, not that much low end out of it at all. It sounds great through my sansamp BDDI with a healthy amount of bass boost. The sound will cut through any mix. The string spacing is very narrow (16mm), although I'm used to that as my main bass is a Thumb 5 which has 17mm.
Anyway, JT is the man. I didn't start playing bass until 1987, and I remember being so pleased with myself when I worked out the solo in Rio!
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Hear hear! I love my SB 1000! John is my fave rock bass player! One more thing...My regards to you and your black beauty there Dave!
Did anyone catch the original Duran members on Leno? I noticed John Taylor playing a 5 string Cirrus with a Peavey backline. That's an awesome endorsement for Peavey since I've always enjoyed John's tone and groove.
I think he started using them during the last year. When I saw them August '03, he was using his SB-1000 pretty much all the time. I remember him switching to a Stingray for one or two songs, but I don't remember him using a 5'er all night.
Sweet. John has been very influential on my playing style. I'm stoked to see the original 5 back at it.
I remember back when all he played were Aria Basses for the most part
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I remember back when all he played were Aria Basses for the most part
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eric atkinson
"Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin
Anyone heard the new cd? Is it worth getting? Just wondering if John did any good bass work on this cd?
eric atkinson
"Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin
man thats a shame! kinda hoped John would show us what he has learned on the time off! Ohh well
thanks for the info
thanks for the info
I sampled the new CD at Borders today...
...sad to say, but John isn't kickin' it like it's 1983... :scowl:
Too Rhodes-y an album
Plus Roger without the hex drums isn't the same...
...sad to say, but John isn't kickin' it like it's 1983... :scowl:
Too Rhodes-y an album
Plus Roger without the hex drums isn't the same...
I have the album. I'd say 50% of it is EXCELLENT - I like "Reach Up For The Sunrise," "Want You More," "Nice," "Bedroom Toys" and "Taste The Summer." The other 50% is crap.
By the way I heard John Taylor used a Peavey Cirrus5 for the whole album.
By the way I heard John Taylor used a Peavey Cirrus5 for the whole album.
He's still got it live though. I saw the concert on VH1 just recently and he was grooving. Suprised to see him on a Stingray although he did strap on an Aria for "Girls On Film".
I've going to see them on this new tour in San Jose in March.
I've going to see them on this new tour in San Jose in March.
There coming to L.A.(Staples Center) in February and there are still tickets available but they're in the nosebleed section.They're only $35,anyone think it's worth going?
