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Schecyer Nikki Sixx bass
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Actually, no. Nikki isn't a great player but, he does what is right for the songs he plays and I actually like his style. People tend to think that because someone has played a long time and is famous that they must have some hidden chops that nobody has heard. The truth is, plenty of weekend warriors have WAY better chops than anyone you will hear on the radio. Thats ok too. I am actually a really big fan of nikki's. I am a big fan of Hank Williams Sr. as well but, can pretty much gaurantee that he wasn't much of a guitar player either. Thats ok.
I'm a bigger fan of Nikki in Sixx:AM than I am him in Mötley. Just better songs.
I don't buy into him being this crazy awesome bassist though. I saw Mötley in Herhey, PA a couple summers ago, and Nikki's bass was loud enough in the mix to hear every note. Every Mötley bass line is him riding the root. His Sixx:AM stuff is SLIGHTLY more complicated, but still nothing difficult.
Maybe he plays his ass off at home, but there's no proof of it on record. As I've already said, I'm a big fan of Nikki (I have both of his books, the entire Sixx:AM catalog as well as all of Mötley's albums. But I also wouldn't be the slightest bit intimidated cutting heads with him.
I don't buy into him being this crazy awesome bassist though. I saw Mötley in Herhey, PA a couple summers ago, and Nikki's bass was loud enough in the mix to hear every note. Every Mötley bass line is him riding the root. His Sixx:AM stuff is SLIGHTLY more complicated, but still nothing difficult.
Maybe he plays his ass off at home, but there's no proof of it on record. As I've already said, I'm a big fan of Nikki (I have both of his books, the entire Sixx:AM catalog as well as all of Mötley's albums. But I also wouldn't be the slightest bit intimidated cutting heads with him.
If you criticize any bassist on TB, no matter how bad, one of their fanboys will throw up this argument. Or they will say that they play what the song calls for. Or that anyone who doesn't appreciate them slamming roots the whole song is a snob. Or any other excuse they can think of.
I actually like Nikki Sixx, I just don't think he's a great bass player. Do I wish I had his money and success - Hell yea! Do I wish I played like him - Hell no!
I'm not a Nikki Sixx/Motley Crue fanboy. Granted, I like some of their songs, but they are well down on the list for me.
I just think that it is impossible for someone to do something for 35 years and not get better at it.
You never knew anyone that worked for the government???
Also I wasn't singling you out as a fanboy. There are at least three threads going right now about average to good bass players that have people talking about them being so much greater than anyone knows. Some players are just average. I don't understand why people associate average with bad.
And, do you think nikki gives a crap what anybody thinks about his playing? He has been out on stages for 30+ years, playing live, making it happen. No fancy technique, probably doesn't really know squat about gear and was totally obliterated most of the time.
You never knew anyone that worked for the government???
Also I wasn't singling you out as a fanboy. There are at least three threads going right now about average to good bass players that have people talking about them being so much greater than anyone knows. Some players are just average. I don't understand why people associate average with bad.
Oh yeah. I forgot about that. My former father has been working the same government job since the Reagan administration, and not much has changed. But I would hardly call that "working"
I think average got associated with bad based on the fact that we, as bassists, know of some AMAZING players.
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Meh...
Don't see much of a "need" for it on the open market, IMHO. The one thing I DO like, however, is the EMG PJ configuration w/ this body style... Reminds me of the Spector basses Nikki used to play back in the 80's.
i was thinkin the same, but now, i think the spector he used to play kinda looks like the "Rex" model, u know, the dude from pantera. thats my 0.2......as far as that bass goes in the o.p., i dont think it will do so well.
He's no Gene Simmons or Adam Clayton.
I personally think he is a terrible bassist talent-wise. Does he care what I think? Nope. Has he written most of the songs for band that has sold over 80 million albums? Yup. Is he worth more than $45 million? Yup. Am I? Nope.
P.s. his Schecter Sig bass is ugly IMO..... but do I have a Sig bass? Nope!
He's no Gene Simmons or Adam Clayton.
I personally think he is a terrible bassist talent-wise. Does he care what I think? Nope. Has he written most of the songs for band that has sold over 80 million albums? Yup. Is he worth more than $45 million? Yup. Am I? Nope.
P.s. his Schecter Sig bass is ugly IMO..... but do I have a Sig bass? Nope!
I'd take your Fodera over a "Charles Sporn Signature" any day of the week.
As you guys have mentioned here, the opti-grab handle is designed as a relief for the neck dive Thunderbirds are famous for. I have the Blackbird model and, I had to change the pickups. They were noisy as hell. Also, I have no use for the opti-grab since I don't use picks.
This Schecter model has active pickups, 24 frets and a small headstock. This can be viewed as an improvement over a Thunderbird. It might even be a more versatile instrument. I hope they release a $300-$500 model since I'm not paying $1000.00 for it.
This Schecter model has active pickups, 24 frets and a small headstock. This can be viewed as an improvement over a Thunderbird. It might even be a more versatile instrument. I hope they release a $300-$500 model since I'm not paying $1000.00 for it.
He's written a lot of memorable rock songs and sitting on mountains of cash. We're here posting on TB. That's not a criticism, that's reality.
First off I don't play bass, I did play guitar when I was younger and played in a band locally with this genre of music. Nikki and MC were a big part of my life back then and still are today.
For those that think that it is just a musical instrument that you are buying from the show just shows how lost your thoughts are on this.
When I purchased the bass for the show in my city, it was an entire experience.
I thought about it long and hard trying to justify the price, and I finally did it. I am glad I did.
I was in contact with the production manager for weeks leading up to the show, asking questions and asking about taking pictures, what I could bring in to sign along with the bass, along with a multitude of other things. During our conversations I had told her of my plans to frame this up with memorabilia from the night.
During our conversations about the event, she seemed quite interested in the meticulousness of my requests. She must have relayed this to Nikki because during our meet and greet he was very interested in my plans with it. Even going so far as to send me an email saying it was nice to meet me and can t wait for a picture of it framed up. I sent him some of the pictures of what I asked the band photographer to take of him playing the bass on stage and he posted those on Facebook with a personal note to me.
When he came out on stage with the bass, the house lights were down so all I saw was a silhouette and I saw a shimmer of silver from the signing, he sat down on the drum riser and I saw something red in his hands and he was fumbling with it. He stood up and started playing, the house lights came up he had taped a red "X" on the bass, one of his signatures. This he only did this to a few others that sold Im told. I was 3rd row center for the show and him playing the bass and pointing to me throughout the show was another high point for me.
Unbeknownst to me this also included a meet and greet with the whole band as well, and a tour of the stage prior to the show and backstage area where the band was.
At the end of the show, I met her and went backstage again to get the bass he played on stage. She fulfilled all my requests for memorabilia with great eagerness. I shook her hand and then gave her a hug, and whispered in her ear " you made a 41 year old mans dreams come true tonight. I sincerely thank you, you are an angel."
When we parted she was crying. She asked if I still had her email and I said "of course", she then asked if I was coming to Vegas for the residency and I said I wanted to. She said let me know what dates you are coming and the tickets are on me, and we will party "Vegas style". Send me a pic of the framing and we will get you backstage to show Nikki.
Love him or hate him, he, and the band have been a part of my life for 27 years. This experience is beyond anything I could have hoped for. The personal email and the other small things that he did just for me that he didn't do for everyone, makes it that much better for my night.
For the purposes of the framing the matte finish is perfect as there will be minimal glare.
I cannot post pics, from my PC. Unless someone can tell me what I am doing wrong.
For those that think that it is just a musical instrument that you are buying from the show just shows how lost your thoughts are on this.
When I purchased the bass for the show in my city, it was an entire experience.
I thought about it long and hard trying to justify the price, and I finally did it. I am glad I did.
I was in contact with the production manager for weeks leading up to the show, asking questions and asking about taking pictures, what I could bring in to sign along with the bass, along with a multitude of other things. During our conversations I had told her of my plans to frame this up with memorabilia from the night.
During our conversations about the event, she seemed quite interested in the meticulousness of my requests. She must have relayed this to Nikki because during our meet and greet he was very interested in my plans with it. Even going so far as to send me an email saying it was nice to meet me and can t wait for a picture of it framed up. I sent him some of the pictures of what I asked the band photographer to take of him playing the bass on stage and he posted those on Facebook with a personal note to me.
When he came out on stage with the bass, the house lights were down so all I saw was a silhouette and I saw a shimmer of silver from the signing, he sat down on the drum riser and I saw something red in his hands and he was fumbling with it. He stood up and started playing, the house lights came up he had taped a red "X" on the bass, one of his signatures. This he only did this to a few others that sold Im told. I was 3rd row center for the show and him playing the bass and pointing to me throughout the show was another high point for me.
Unbeknownst to me this also included a meet and greet with the whole band as well, and a tour of the stage prior to the show and backstage area where the band was.
At the end of the show, I met her and went backstage again to get the bass he played on stage. She fulfilled all my requests for memorabilia with great eagerness. I shook her hand and then gave her a hug, and whispered in her ear " you made a 41 year old mans dreams come true tonight. I sincerely thank you, you are an angel."
When we parted she was crying. She asked if I still had her email and I said "of course", she then asked if I was coming to Vegas for the residency and I said I wanted to. She said let me know what dates you are coming and the tickets are on me, and we will party "Vegas style". Send me a pic of the framing and we will get you backstage to show Nikki.
Love him or hate him, he, and the band have been a part of my life for 27 years. This experience is beyond anything I could have hoped for. The personal email and the other small things that he did just for me that he didn't do for everyone, makes it that much better for my night.
For the purposes of the framing the matte finish is perfect as there will be minimal glare.
I cannot post pics, from my PC. Unless someone can tell me what I am doing wrong.
@ hondabbq
Great story, and glad you had a great experience. Would love to have that opportunity...Sixx was my main inspiration, and still is as I turn 40 this year. Good bass lines for good songs...simple as that.
Great story, and glad you had a great experience. Would love to have that opportunity...Sixx was my main inspiration, and still is as I turn 40 this year. Good bass lines for good songs...simple as that.
So can anyone review this bass yet? Has anyone had an opportunity to play it?
At the risk of being mocked, I'm going to openly admit that I like the look and pickup config. Not a fan of active electronics, but meh... Whatever. I'm a Thunderbird fan too (I have a '05 Gibson 'bird) and I find this Schecter looks just close enough, while being just a touch different enough to separate it.
I'd like to know how it balances (when standing, with a strap) and how it sounds.
The whole "Nikki Sixx Signature Model" aside, how is this bass, as a bass? I've been digging around online, saw a few articles but no actual reviews by anyone who has played it.
At the risk of being mocked, I'm going to openly admit that I like the look and pickup config. Not a fan of active electronics, but meh... Whatever. I'm a Thunderbird fan too (I have a '05 Gibson 'bird) and I find this Schecter looks just close enough, while being just a touch different enough to separate it.
I'd like to know how it balances (when standing, with a strap) and how it sounds.
The whole "Nikki Sixx Signature Model" aside, how is this bass, as a bass? I've been digging around online, saw a few articles but no actual reviews by anyone who has played it.
THAT IS AWESOME ... I think that Nikki is definitely awesome to his fans..love his photography too.. I have not seen or tried one of these but i am curious to the sound and feel..
Neck thru, string thru, with active EMGs....if you play pickstyle rock or metal... this is a MONSTER bass... not just good but GREAT.
NIKKI may not have been Jaco, but he's written way more hit songs thN Jaco ever did..... and there wasnt one guy on the West Coast music scene for about a 10 year period who didnt want to me Nikki Sixx...
Is he Victor Wooten.... no..... is he a Rock n Roll legend.. absolutely
NIKKI may not have been Jaco, but he's written way more hit songs thN Jaco ever did..... and there wasnt one guy on the West Coast music scene for about a 10 year period who didnt want to me Nikki Sixx...
Is he Victor Wooten.... no..... is he a Rock n Roll legend.. absolutely
Neck thru, string thru, with active EMGs....if you play pickstyle rock or metal... this is a MONSTER bass... not just good but GREAT.
NIKKI may not have been Jaco, but he's written way more hit songs than Jaco ever did..... and there wasnt one guy on the West Coast music scene for about a 10 year period who didnt want to me Nikki Sixx...
Is he Victor Wooten.... no..... is he a Rock n Roll legend.. absolutely
NIKKI may not have been Jaco, but he's written way more hit songs than Jaco ever did..... and there wasnt one guy on the West Coast music scene for about a 10 year period who didnt want to me Nikki Sixx...
Is he Victor Wooten.... no..... is he a Rock n Roll legend.. absolutely
Had a chance to play one in store. Not terrible, but overpriced like all his other stuff. And althought it sorta ressembles the spector he used in the late 80s, it's kinda boring. HE should've gone back to spector to re-issue his 80's basses. That would've been better market. But if you want a Nikki sixx Signature, go for a gibson blackbird. It's by far the best.
