Library Track: I Marc 4 from Italy using a 6-String Bass lead

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Library Track: I Marc 4 from Italy using a 6-String Bass lead

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Kawentzmann Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1058 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Feb 11 2024 10:45 AM G.L.P. 1008 — The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy. Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 11 2024 05:16 PM A Bass VI? Sounds like one, to my ear. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Kawentzmann Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1058 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Feb 12 2024 02:50 PM I have no idea. Doesn't sound like a Dano for sure. I like to think it's a Meazzi, honestly ;) — The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy. Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 12 2024 03:01 PM Kawentzmann wrote: I have no idea. Doesn't sound like a Dano for sure. I like to think it's a Meazzi, honestly ;) Whatever it is, it’s a great sound. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Kawentzmann Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1058 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Feb 13 2024 12:35 PM Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. — The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy. Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 13 2024 12:45 PM Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
J_Durango Joined: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 86 Ulverston	Posted on Feb 13 2024 01:03 PM synchro wrote: Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. The conventional wisdom is that Harris' Diamonds is a guitar tuned down to DGCFAD. I was disappointed when I learned this as I'd assumed it was a Bass VI — The Spiratones - Instro/Surf from the rain-soaked north-northwest of England Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 13 2024 01:14 PM J_Durango wrote: synchro wrote: Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. The conventional wisdom is that Harris' Diamonds is a guitar tuned down to DGCFAD. I was disappointed when I learned this as I'd assumed it was a Bass VI I’ve seen a video of him playing it on Bass VI. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
J_Durango Joined: Oct 15, 2017 Posts: 86 Ulverston	Posted on Feb 14 2024 06:55 AM synchro wrote: J_Durango wrote: synchro wrote: Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. The conventional wisdom is that Harris' Diamonds is a guitar tuned down to DGCFAD. I was disappointed when I learned this as I'd assumed it was a Bass VI I’ve seen a video of him playing it on Bass VI. Bass VI live, detuned guitar in the studio maybe? — The Spiratones - Instro/Surf from the rain-soaked north-northwest of England Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 14 2024 07:02 AM J_Durango wrote: synchro wrote: J_Durango wrote: synchro wrote: Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. The conventional wisdom is that Harris' Diamonds is a guitar tuned down to DGCFAD. I was disappointed when I learned this as I'd assumed it was a Bass VI I’ve seen a video of him playing it on Bass VI. Bass VI live, detuned guitar in the studio maybe? That could very well be the case. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Steve_Pisteve Joined: Jan 15, 2023 Posts: 24 Budapest	Posted on Feb 14 2024 01:38 PM I had a quick look on Google, somehow using my non-existent knowledge of Italian language, and it seems Marc 4's bassist passed away in November last year. There is a picture of him in the studio playing a bass I can't pretend to be able to identify, but apparently enjoying his work. https://www.colonnesonore.net/news/eventi-e-ultime-notizie/9519-ci-ha-lasciato-maurizio-majorana-membro-degli-storici-marc-4.html I first heard Marc 4 on a couple of tracks on this compilation record, which I got when it came out in 1998 and which has been a favourite of mine ever since: https://www.discogs.com/release/1380292-Various-Stroboscopica Last edited: Feb 14, 2024 13:40:04 Top
Wellens_ Joined: Nov 05, 2023 Posts: 53 Brussels Area	Posted on Feb 15 2024 04:02 AM I'd think it's a Gibson Les Paul bass? Cheers, Andy — Cheers, Wellens https://m.facebook.com/TheArousals For the daring... and lusty! Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 15 2024 08:22 AM Wellens_ wrote: I'd think it's a Gibson Les Paul bass? Cheers, Andy It looks that way. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top
Kawentzmann Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1058 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Feb 15 2024 11:52 AM synchro wrote: J_Durango wrote: synchro wrote: Kawentzmann wrote: Hearing it again, it's very, very close to Jet Harris' Bass VI, so probably a Fender. Now that you mention it, it sounds a lot like Harris’ Diamonds. The conventional wisdom is that Harris' Diamonds is a guitar tuned down to DGCFAD. I was disappointed when I learned this as I'd assumed it was a Bass VI I’ve seen a video of him playing it on Bass VI. On the recordings AFTER Diamonds (he did some) Harris used a Bass VI. — The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy. Last edited: Feb 15, 2024 11:55:53 Top
Kawentzmann Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1058 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Feb 15 2024 11:58 AM The I Marc 4 track lead sound reminds me of Besame Mucho. — The Exotic Guitar of Kahuna Kawentzmann You can get the boy out of the Keynes era, but you can’t get the Keynes era out of the boy. Top
synchro Joined: Feb 02, 2008 Posts: 4417 Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.	Posted on Feb 15 2024 02:28 PM That’s the sound. I don’t play my VI often, but when I do, it’s always gratifying. — The artist formerly known as: Synchro When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar. Top

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