Who would buy it anyway, I mean come on It's U2, there are a lot of better options other than buying that adam clayton bass.
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signature bass fail...
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If it's a good bass, it kinda doesn't matter whose name is on it. If there is nothing special about it other than a higher price, that won't pass muster with knowledgeable players. As always, caveat emptor.
Had a chance to try one of these recently. Real nice bass. Then I checked out his band which is big in the UK, but not so much here in the U.S. I'm glad I did.
Not sure I agree with this. OK, anyone could play those U2 lines, but AC is the one who played them after coming up with them within the context of that particular band. The intro to New Year's Day is as much an identifier as the opening bars of A Remark you Made, Wherever I Lay My Hat, Sons Of Pioneers or Red Rain, none of which are particularly complex parts. AC is not a 'technical' player by any means, but within the context of the band (love it or hate it), he is an integral part of the overall package, and you can bet that if he were subbed, even for a few shows, there would be a riot if the sub tried to do his/her own thing...
Not sure if it has been mentioned as an example (I didn’t carefully read every post in this thread), but I recently purchased anEpi Jack Casady sig model. Although I am not into hero worship or emulation, I have to admit my respect and admiration for JC’s playing over the years probably played at least a small part in my decision to acquire his bass. Of course, the unique characteristics of the instrument (aesthetics, playability and tone) were more important factors to me, but the fact that JC was heavily involved in developing the model, and that he continues to play his standard issue Epi, all indicate there is more substance to the artist/manufacturer relationship in his case than simply a color scheme or signature.
Marketing name recognition is universal though, and not necessarily involving artist endorsement. I’ve seen numerous references on Japanese websites to Fender Japan’s white PB70 model as that played by renowned bassist Sid Vicious. Not sure how many purchasers in Japan admire his chops, but clearly his style and image are still appealing to some.
Marketing name recognition is universal though, and not necessarily involving artist endorsement. I’ve seen numerous references on Japanese websites to Fender Japan’s white PB70 model as that played by renowned bassist Sid Vicious. Not sure how many purchasers in Japan admire his chops, but clearly his style and image are still appealing to some.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
LB - if you want to show him honor, play the $@!#$~!@$@~ out of his music. But why give FMC extra $$$s?
I'm not in a cover band and have not been since jr high. Now THAT would be pathetic.
I was saying that the other day while playing my Lee Sklar Warwick and.........hey, wait a sec......Signature stuff is for suckers.. Its bad enough you look like him and sound like him and play his songs.. just gotta have the guitar too?? Well at least you're a consistent little clone.
That said I fully support individual freedom and to each his own, and realize I may be wrong (in some rare cases)..
RIP Dime - The coolest player ever.. but it would be cool to see a jazz player rocking one of these.
So you guys that don't like signature models would turn down the opportunity if presented with it?
Signature stuff is for suckers.. Its bad enough you look like him and sound like him and play his songs.. just gotta have the guitar too?? Well at least you're a consistent little clone.
That said I fully support individual freedom and to each his own, and realize I may be wrong (in some rare cases)..
RIP Dime - The coolest player ever.. but it would be cool to see a jazz player rocking one of these.
you sound like an insulting turd....but then i saw your dimebag reference and it made sense.
I bought the AC bass. I love this thing. The selling points for me were the neck profile, color scheme and block inlays. To me, the neck feels great! Do I sit around and play U2 songs on it all day? NO. The sig on the headstock was not even considered. One of my biggest influences is Marcus Miller. I love his style, but I would never by a MM bass. He doesn't have the features I want.
FWIW, I once bought a Geddy Lee bass just to get the neck from it. I'm neither a fan of his nor of his band, but I knew the bass had the neck I wanted, and it is no longer on the bass.
buldog5151bass
Kibble, milkbones, and P Basses. And redheads.
Would I turn down a free bass? No. Would I pay a dime more for the name on it? No. Would I prefer it without the person's name on it? Yes.
dude you know you werent supposed to buy that per the opinions of people on talkbass who you will never meet right? get your head straight man.
I know right? How crazy of an idea to actually think for myself and get what I like! Thanks for setting me straight on that! LOL
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