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Author:  bhunt1 [ January 17th, 2010, 5:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
I saw an ad looking for a bass player in a band that plays classic British rock from the 60s and 70s - and they play it with vintage instruments! I am vaguely thinking of trying out, but I don't have any basses that old. I suppose I could get one if I got the gig - I figure I'd just take out a 2nd mortgage and snag that lefty '64 P on e bay for $8,800 (no I am not serious). Any of you ever see this kind of thing or have any of you done something like this?
Author:  AzWhoFan [ January 17th, 2010, 9:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
There is a Beatles tribute band called 1964 that use authentic vintage amps and instruments for their show. I've talked to a couple of the guys in the band and they are quite obsessive about using period-correct geat that's tweaked out to match what the fab four were using at the time. It keeps their tekkies busy, that's for sure!
Author:  Basshappi [ January 18th, 2010, 9:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
Some of my gear is 20+ years old so I guess I could qualify. :D
Author:  Matt R. [ January 18th, 2010, 9:55 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
AzWhoFan wrote:
There is a Beatles tribute band called 1964 that use authentic vintage amps and instruments for their show. I've talked to a couple of the guys in the band and they are quite obsessive about using period-correct geat that's tweaked out to match what the fab four were using at the time. It keeps their tekkies busy, that's for sure!


Saw these guys about a year ago here in Huntsville. Amazing. "Paul" is lefty and they all sing the correct harmonies for their chosen band member. I was blown away.
Author:  bhunt1 [ January 18th, 2010, 11:05 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
Thanks for the info guys. Lefty Paul imitator - nice!
Author:  AzWhoFan [ January 18th, 2010, 12:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
Matt R. wrote:
AzWhoFan wrote:
There is a Beatles tribute band called 1964 that use authentic vintage amps and instruments for their show. I've talked to a couple of the guys in the band and they are quite obsessive about using period-correct geat that's tweaked out to match what the fab four were using at the time. It keeps their tekkies busy, that's for sure!


Saw these guys about a year ago here in Huntsville. Amazing. "Paul" is lefty and they all sing the correct harmonies for their chosen band member. I was blown away.

Agreed, i last saw them about 3 years ago and was quite impressed.
Author:  baalroo [ January 18th, 2010, 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
If a band is that obsessive why doesn't it bother them that the gear has 40+ years of aging augmenting the tonal characteristics? Couldn't it be argued that new replica gear would actually be MORE authentic?
Author:  bhunt1 [ January 18th, 2010, 2:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Classic Rock w/ Vintage Instruments
Yeah I was thinking along the same lines - replica gear would be just about as good if not better sounding and would look about the same on stage. The more I think about it the more strange it seems - don't think I'll go for it.
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