For the 1981 TV appearances in Mexico and the sattelite feed to the San Remo festival Gene relied on the Kramer Axe. But for the Fridays TV appearance in January 1982 Spector #2 was back. We cant say that weve ever thought about a world where Gene Simmons is the one giving us fashion advice, but the more we think about it, the more we want to know what thats like. The application claimed that Gene first used the gesture in 1974 while posing for a photo with the legend that is Dave Grohl. Over the group's 42 . It also arrives with a low enough action for more technically ambitious styles of playing, as well as basic root-noted rock, making bends, stretches and hammer-ons more comfortable than expected. There is something else that Nick Simmons has been working on over the years, and it comes in the form of his graphic novel. We're sorry-this item is unavailable. It also speaks volumes of Gene's "working-bass" concept: as long as it works and looks good enough, it will do. Watch on. As mentioned in the Axe section this could be considered a comment of sorts on the differing sonic qualities of the two basses. At the heart of the axe-shaped Simmons bass is its electronics system. Love him or hate him, Gene Simmons has probably become one of the most high-profile ambassadors of electric bass since Kiss released its self-titled debut album in 1974. My bass is the only musical instrument that is an invention., Jokes abound about the level of KISS merchandise available, but the reality is that Simmons was ahead of his time in terms of understanding how to monetise and control his image and legacy, and trademark ownership has played a big part of that. Just because Gene was a part of the scene doesnt mean that he took part in everything that came his way. By. So, after a few short months in "the rotation" it is modified by removing the tone pot and moving the output jack up in its place. These days the basses are available through his own website [GeneSimmonsAxe.com] and every Axe Bass is built by hand, and is personally inspected by Simmons before being shipped to the customer. 2023 Guitar.com is part of NME Networks. His many accomplishments include his work as an outstanding actor and television actor, guitarist, singer, singer-songwriter, film producer, composer, voice actor, blogger, songwriter, and record producer, to name a few. Why the other two remain unchanged is anyone's guess. That Gene managed to play that bass and actually got something resembling music from it is a true accomplishment. Gibson havent let themselves down here at all, with this review model feeling lighter than it looks. In 2016, Gene told Rolling Stone that he cant wait until rap music is gone for good and thinks it will only take a decade for it to disappear. The final change in a very short time frame was the addition of a Gibson chrome bridge cover (mk VI). The move to Gibsons during 1975 was purely financial. What are you waiting for. The theory is that this is a simple piece of tape covering up a hole that used to fit a mini switch and the photo from San Diego 77.08.19 even seem to show that hole. Note the original single coil pickup and the snug fit of the pickguard around the pickup in the picture on the right. It wasnt long before people were outraged by the comments, and Gene was forced to apologize. Together the two pickups complement each other very well indeed, with serious weight and bite that can be easily tamed through the respective volume controls. Things went from bad to worse when two women accused Gene of behaving inappropriately, something he denies. There's very nice video of it from both Houston and Anaheim in August that show the mk VI in action. Open menu Close menu . Name: Frank Benpensata From: Staten Island, NY USA First Backstage Bass Experience: Wizard World Comic Convention What I remember most: Getting a private meet and greet with Gene's at his hotel in New York City.This was the night before the NYC Vault Experience in 2018. LoBue custom. The Jackson Axe is mercifully kept in this near-original condition for at least the two following tours; there are no noticeable alterations. According to Simmons' tech at (13:16), "This is the main bass for the show. The GENE SIMMONS Meet & Greet Bass Signing Includes: - Choice of Gene Simmons Bass, signed & personalized by Gene Simmons. Sadly, Gene Simmons wasnt impressed with the look. Nick also has some acting credits to his name. New rock and roll stars lurked around every corner, and it seemed that plenty of people couldnt wait to head to the latest party on the block. Sophie reportedly pestered major streaming sites instead. His grandparents and one uncle were murdered by Hitler's henchmen. Gone is the original witch-hat knob, in its stead we find a black speed knob. PART I : Why there is virtually no bass on KISS' 80s music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgipSAdZiKw&t=3s If you like what you see please support_____. Considering that the mkI version had a single coil pickup (possibly a stacked humbucker) the third knob is somewhat of a mystery. The rockstar replied Ice Cube should get in touch when Jimi Hendrix gets into the hip hop hall of fame.. Overview. Sadly, things didnt quite work out for the star. This is one of first Gene Simmons (KISS) signed Axe Basses made available to the public. Ice Cubes group, N.W.A., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After showing off a few licks, Simmons points out a particular passage he wants to learn, and Kaye obliges. First off there is no Thunderbird logo visible in the few pics showing the white pickguard version which means that it's probably a replacement. The reddish metal flake Grabber appears at the Midnight Special taping on 75.04.01 where we get a fairly close look at the almost matte finish (and a taste of the obvious sonic qualities it possessed). Oh no, its merely the number of categories that Kiss is now involved with. Gear 2021: Ending a big week for Gibson that began with the acquisition of Mesa/Boogie, the company has now announced a new partnership with Kiss icon Gene Simmons. In the pic from 76.03.12 it's hard to tell whether the back of the body is just worn or if there is a protective cover, but by the time the band hits European soil for the first time, as shown here from Mannheim 76.05.18, there is a distinct reddish overlay screwed onto the back. [****] Personal communication with Jack Williamson who asked Free about the matter. The Serial Number for this Gene Simmons KISS: PUNISHER Bass Guitar is: #00896. It's a smart and quick solution since it's not visible for the most part. Pictures showing the back of the LoBue are very few but over the course of 1976 there were a few. It showed a mirror image of the #1 Spector and erroneously dubbed it a "Spectre" bass, even claiming it was the first "Spectre" ever made. While the price tag for the Axe basses might be high, they are often sold as a package deal with other perks. At the time Spector only had two model bass guitars, the SB-1 and the SB-2. If theres one thing that Gene Simmons is proud of in his life, its the supposed number of women that hes been with throughout his career. [] I had two of them on the road with me, but I liked the sound of the off-red one." Talking about rap and hip-hop was enough to get plenty of people talking about Gene Simmons and his ever-changing music views. It usually means the artists miss out on the profits and can have some pretty huge effects. Sadly, neither relationship lasted for Gene. The original incarnation of the LoBue (mk I) had an unfinished wood body, a set neck, a violin-style bridge, a single-coil pickup, a black pickguard, and, despite Gene's quote above, three knobs. Page 108 of KISS Alive Forever has a nice shot of Spector #1 at the Palladium show. As Simmons explains, Well, you cant avoid feeling badass Its not the first instrument I think of when I want to play Yesterdayby The Beatles. Kiss's always-colorful bassist reflects on how he and Paul Stanley wrestled with the band's identity - and Vinnie Vincent's unorthodox, fleet-fingered ideas - on Creatures of the Night, 40 years on. The first part of the Dynasty tour shows the Spector #1 mk III hanging in there. Although it was supposed to be a simple shopping spree, its said the couple ended up falling head over heels in love with one another, destroying Chers relationship with Gene and her friendship with Diana. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. As Simmons explains, because I owned the name and the design, it qualifies as an invention in the library of congress. As seen in the pictures below, all taken from the first month of the Love Gun tour, there is an "irregularity" in the finish below the volume knob that can't be explained by a reflection or a shadow. Things didnt get off to a good start as he accused them of playing a victim, but he made things even worse by stating in an interview that they should take their own lives. Its difficult for me to walk past a mirror without stopping to say, yo, whats up?. Simmons was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 as a member of . Not only did Terry tell the rockstar that she thought it was a really obnoxious thing to say, but Gene initially refused to let the interview hit the air. Founding KISS bassist Gene Simmons has partnered with Gibson for a new line of electric guitars and basses dubbed G. We will meet you at a designated area at the venue, prior to the show to organize details etc . I made several of these until we hit a design that is pretty much what he uses today." (Plenty of 1980 shots are improperly labeled 1979 online. Once the band starts making personell changes at the turn of the decade Gene moves to Spector #2 as his main bass. My theory is that all of these (with the exception of the already heavily modified EB-0) were endorsement instruments that were either pure backups or ones that Gene tried to make into his kind of bass. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. First seen in Detroit on 78.01.20, these knobs will thankfully stay on for quite some time. This Gene Simmons Punisher Bass is a rare, limited edition bass that swept through the Spencer's stores in malls throughout the US. A long-tongued, fire-breathing, towering bass player who performs in a demon warpaint, massive platform boots, and stylized armor, Simmons is a sight to behold. There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) Diana Ross. The shift to the Jackson comes about just before the European leg of the Lick it up tour. In Atlanta 76.08.29 it's still mk VI but for the start of the Winter Tour in Savannah 76.11.24 the new bridge is in place. Two or three years ago, Gibson and I connected and decided to do a joint venture - the G2: Gene and Gibson, or Gibson and Gene. PURCHASE & PAYMENT PLANS. Kiss were Gibson endorsees in those days so it could well be that Simmons got it as a promotional . In order to cover the screw holes from the original (and replacement) stringmount below the then-current bridge cover, Gene's tech simply added a piece of what appear to be electrical tape. The imposing imagery the Axe inspires would lead many to believe that it is purely a stage instrument, but it was used extensively in the studio through the years as the tonal properties were always a priority. What one can argue is that it seems highly unlikely that a rear output jack would be placed on the upper part of the body, far away from the rest of the electronics.). Okay, its not always simple to figure out how much someone is worth, especially when their name is tied to a well-known company or, in this case, a band. One of the Viewmaster pics show the thickness of the body to be almost double that of a regular bass. Below are pictures detailing the rather slight differences between them. It is only shown in a series of backstage pics from February or March 1976, a single backstage pic from Stockholm, Sweden on 76.05.28, and a later backstage instrument lineup from Daytom, OH 76.08.08. After being on a breif hiatus the Thunderbird returned to the Gibson catalogue in 1976 for the Bicentennial. However, that isnt the case. Gene Simmons: "Everything Vinnie Vincent did sounded like Yngwie Malmsteen on crack". Theres a good chance that you might have to be prepared for things to go a little wrong. Perhaps the black blade wasn't quite "axe-like" enough because it was summarily refinished a matte silver by 79.06.20 when the promo videos were shot in Savannah. Considering the rather complicated control layout, 3 knobs and 4 switches, it was probably not a Gene favorite. Gene has nothing but nice things to say about the stories that have been brought to life and the art thats used throughout each graphic novel. On the other hand it was listed in the Butterfields auction without the name of the luthier and it was suggested that it dated from the 1983 Creatures tour (which there is no evidence for, the Axe used on that tour was a Kramer). That was until the wires got stuck and what was supposed to be a graceful rise into the air turned into something almost pretty dangerous. Okay, its hard to deny that one of Gene Simmons most prominent features is his tongue. If there is one thing that many of us have learned, its that Gene Simmons knows a good business opportunity when he sees one. Of course, being so open about his relationships hasnt always sat well with everyone else. Apparently, some people think the rockstar actually had a cow tongue surgically attached to his mouth, and thats how hes achieved such an impressive length all these years. [*] The Axe presented here has quite a different design than the one that would end up being used but according to the photos it actually made it on tour with the band, seen here in Knoxville on 79.09.12 next to Spector #2. Heading to a Kiss concert is about more than listening to some of your favorite tunes. By Roy Kaddosh. If there is one thing that several musicians hate more than most things, its people pirating their music. [*] 1996 Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive! My theory is that this is the third Spector mentioned on the Spector web site (I will more or less ignore the all-black curiosity above for now). One can see the sparkling of the finish during his blood-spitting routine. To highlight a detail that entered the story a little earlier when the Fender bridge was installed I've chosen these particular pics. It's not shown in the tour book photos shot at SIR studios but instead makes its "proper" debut in the video for. 1980. LoBue custom LP Triumph Gibson EB-0. Gene even went as far as to accuse the legend of lip-syncing her performances in the past. . It looked cool on a piece of paper so I thought it would look cool as a bass., The Axe has become such an integral part to not only KISS, and Genes Demon character, but Gene Simmons himself. I have yet to figure out what this bridge was. Apparently, the staff were all in a meeting when Gene burst into the room - unannounced. I think it's fair to say that Gene's techs have made quite imaginative use of simple black tape throughout the years. If Gene tried to use the Carr Axe live it probably turned out to be too heavy for use. The LoBue was the undisputed no. Roland 555 space/echo (for solo) controlled by manipulating the intensity and . According to the Spector web site "Gene Simmons of mega-group KISS commissioned several Brooklyn Era SB-1 basses from Stuart in the late 1970's. There was once a time that Gene Simmons appeared to be on Fox News at every waking moment. 1996 Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive. In the end the long-scale neck and the rather elaborate Q-system electronics probably proved unnecessary for Gene's no-frills style. However, it was his time as an assistant at Vogue and Glamour magazines that could have led to a very different career. Length: 42 in, Width: 14.5 in, Depth: 1.5 in. In 1987 Gene turns up with what looks like a slightly altered version of the Jackson. There are masterclasses taught by Simmons himself that are only available to Axe buyers. What we can say for sure is that it is black with a new pickguard by 75.11.07 and then emerges backstage in Toledo on 75.11.12 sporting a P-bass pickup. G, from Gene to Gibson, will introduce new collections of right and left-handed electric guitars and basses across . A backstage pic from Atlanta 74.07.18 also seem to suggest some shaping of the back. Gene continued to add how he thinks Prince slowly took his life over many years by using drink and illegal substances, even though neither were mentioned in the official report. They dont have the attack you need in arenas., Simmons isnt a nostalgic type of guy when it comes to his instruments, even the vintage ones and the prototypes, I dont have that sort of I have to keep this one because its my first mentality. For me it was also pragmatism, because I already owned the word Axe as it relates to musical instruments, so I hand-designed it, and I still have the original artwork and it looks very much like the Axe thats available today. Malcolm Young more influential than EVH or Clapton? Cause & Effects: Are vintage effects pedals always the best examples of their type. Last years news that he was launching his own G2 brand pronounced G squared through the American giants nevertheless came as a surprise, the new collaboration pledging to release a whole range of guitars and basses built with the Demons personal seal of approval. Call us at 800-449-9128. He's a better bass player than he is a guitar player. Or maybe the rather strange decision to use the Axe for a song like Reason to live during the Crazy Nights tour drove home the point that the Axe was a somewhat odd fit for the image at the time. "[The Grabber] was a well built instrument that weighed a ton, [] the body was too big and I couldn't move as easily with the thing. Gene did have some thoughts for those less fortunate as he continued to tell the world that rich people are the ones keeping things afloat. KISS frontman Gene Simmons delivers briefing at Pentagon podium that has not seen a spokesperson in almost a year By Tom Kludt , CNN Business Updated 10:54 AM EDT, Fri May 17, 2019 For many years, Simmons' primary . There are, to my knowledge, precious few pictures of Spector #2 in the Love Gun/Alive II costumes. His. All that twerking and tongue flashing was enough to change peoples minds about the star. The bass(es) were high-gloss black with white trim and a very distinct "point" on the back where the body finish met the unfinished neck (see further down). Then came the aftermath. This is the story behind the iconic Axe Bass which has been wielded by Gene Simmons for decades. But in the three pictures below I'm having a. Published. I heard there's a special package including one of your Axe or Punisher basses. Spector #1 Spector #2 Valdez Axe Carr Axe. And for the Valdez Axe that's all she wrote. Gene has gone through quite a few different basses over the years. It has a 30" scale which matches that of the LoBue. If one is to believe the quote from Gene above it may just be locked away in storage since it didn't surface for the auction. Some have wondered why the Kiss star hasnt used his time in the limelight to help other people on their rise to the top. This version of the bass was Gene's #1 bass more or less from 1973 until the summer of 1975 when he started altering it. The body is completely original but based on the concept of an old Gibson Melody Maker. Conclusion. So the three mentioned is probably two #1's and one #2 (more of which later). Exactly what happens to the LoBue is matter of some confusion. During one interview, the rockstar was asked if he admired anyone else more than himself. It can be easy to think that Gene Simmons views comic books as nothing more than a way to make some extra money on the side. They both had the same body shape and the number only designated the number of pickups. The pickup is still the original one as we can see from the lovely closeups. In the early-early years of KISS, he favored a Charlie LoBue bass ( photos ); this was a custom bass guitar made by Charlie. This is not a traditional signature model arrangement. We'll let him know. See the evolution of Gene's Bass technique!! According to Gene, hes through with listening to music thats just talking and wants to go back to a time when music focuses on lyrics and melody. We guess Kiss were never known for their rap tunes. Spector #2 was also a part of the traveling circus that was The Return of KISS but it doesn't seem to have gotten much action. The Q-system was designed by Bill Lawrence and was quite versatile. Thanks to abusername for pointing that out. The reddish metal flake Grabber first shows up in Fayetteville, NC on 74.11.30 but it doesn't see steady action until 1975. I love it." For the past eight years, Thayer has been touring exclusively with a pair of his signature 100-watt Hughes & Kettner DuoTone heads (Thayer . It turned out that some people thought the reason Incarnate was doing so well was all because Nick allegedly stole ideas from other major mangas. See Gibson for more details. Biography reports that Gene actually worked a host of jobs as he tried to raise money to start his own band. It turns out Gene Simmons is no exception, but not many people know the rockstar was once actually a teacher. To top it off, Gene says that he has a Polaroid photo of each of his partners from over the years and a hotel key firm the night they spent together. Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. [*] Spiro of tribute band fame has mentioned that Gene told him it was stolen while being away for repairs after Gene "fell off the front of the stage". The jury is out on that one. But, far be it from Gene to play an off-the-rack bass in standard configuration for long. "The first instruments are the Thunderbird basses, which will come in a few different colors. Apparently, Gene thinks the best thing that people with less money can do is Try being nice to rich people. Thats certainly one way. The idea that it was a built-in fuzz is much less likely. Search child forums as well Its said that he would judge peoples intelligence depending on the noise it made. Amazingly, that could have been the case for Gene Simmons as The Washington Post claims that he was in a relationship with Cher in the 1980s. The women and shady affairs that destroyed Gene Simmons' life. So I ended that relationship and continued to make them on my own.. It's only got one pickup with one dial for volume, one for tone; you can either turn it up or down. But out of costume, the Kiss co-frontman is an equally commanding presence. 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