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). Of course, it could also be so simple that the band and management felt that the new, more serious concept album KISS weren't properly represented by an instrument that looked like an Axe. Gene Simmons now thinks people pirating songs was enough to see the end of rock and roll as he confessed he thinks no one values the music enough to pay for it.. "So first, it's a through . 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.). Some people love to embrace every different type of music, while others prefer to stick to what they know. 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. Like many, the rockstar was forced to take any job that came his way, including a role as a deli cashier. The worlds leading authority and resource for all things guitar. Below are a few early shots of Gene using the LoBue in 1972-73 starting with the loft rehearsals as a three piece, a shot from one of the shows at the Daisy, and . The reddish metal flake Grabber first shows up in Fayetteville, NC on 74.11.30 but it doesn't see steady action until 1975. This feels like a real Thunderbird and being handmade in the USA, it very much is one, with an incredibly resonant mahogany body. Sadly, Gene wasnt impressed with the shows choice as he referred to Madonna as a karaoke singer during an interview with TMZ. This Gene Simmons Punisher Bass is a rare, limited edition bass that swept through the Spencer's stores in malls throughout the US. . Gene Simmons isn't telling California to kiss off yet. It was probably added to help the intonation problems inherent in any set bridge like the original, but this one proved problematic as the few surviving pictures show that the strings had a tendency to skip out of position. There is also a new, wider binding. It usually means the artists miss out on the profits and can have some pretty huge effects. As a session guitarist, he's played alongside members of Judas Priest and Uriah Heep in London ensemble Metalworks, as well as handling lead guitars for legends like Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols, The Faces) and Stu Hamm (Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, G3). Bath The friend in question? The move to Gibsons during 1975 was purely financial. For some reason the remaining original knobs also get changed at this time, making all three controls black speed knobs. It looked as though he needed it as Genes outfit weighs quite a lot thanks to all those theatrical additions. Its one thing to date two of the biggest names in music, and its something entirely different to break up their friendship as a result. If I wanted to learn something from Gene Simmons it would be how to run a business and make money. In fact, many years ago, the rockstar told Off The Record with Michael Landsberg that hed been intimate with 4,500 women. In the end the long-scale neck and the rather elaborate Q-system electronics probably proved unnecessary for Gene's no-frills style. Gene Simmons is a true rock god, even though he plays "The Demon" in KISS, the band he co-founded in the early 1970s that still rocks out to sold-out crowds. The final change in a very short time frame was the addition of a Gibson chrome bridge cover (mk VI). Ever the savvy businessman, Simmons ended up trademarking the term "Axe" as it refers to a musical instrument, as well as the shape of the bass. Believe it or not, but Gene Simmons is actually a married man, even though the rockstar has been open about his alleged romances over the years. Sadly, that all changed in 2017 when the rockstar made a bit too much of a lasting impression at the new network after a meeting gone wrong. 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. 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. the #2 Spector got the nod. It might sound impossible, but its true. However, it was his time as an assistant at Vogue and Glamour magazines that could have led to a very different career. A backstage pic from Atlanta 74.07.18 also seem to suggest some shaping of the back. We now know that Gene Simmons doesnt always have the most popular opinions on people who use illegal substances. which run through July of 2022 at present. Find out more about the Axe Bass at www.genesimmonsaxe.com. Gene Simmons went through the folder compiled for him, containing approximately 100 pages. 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. After showing off a few licks, Simmons points out a particular passage he wants to learn, and Kaye obliges. Perhaps youve found yourself wondering how Gene could have landed himself in such hot water when talking about immigration as he and his family immigrated to the US when he was a child? Now, Inc. estimates that Gene Simmons is worth a whopping $300 million. We're sorry-this item is unavailable. The photo shoot at Stuart Air Force base during the rehearsals on 77.11.09 and shots from opening night in Oklahoma City on 77.11.15 show the original silver knobs but by the time the band hits St. Louis on 77.12.02 the new knobs are in place. The video clips are from one of the German dates (the blood spitting clip) and Sydney. 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. . 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. Unlike the EMG PJ set typically found in Simmons Punisher and Axe, however, these high-output humbuckers arent active, so theres no need to worry about battery power. The pickup is still the original one as we can see from the lovely closeups. The technical info on the EB-0 is taken from the January 2007 issue of Vintage Guitar (also avilable online). Unfortunately it is exceedingly difficult to try and identify which Spector is which in most photos, even if they are well-lit. It has been suggested that it was a series/parallell switch which is feasible. Jan 11, 2009. so I read an article years ago where it talked about gene simmons' live rig, but i couldn't find any info anywhere and the magazine is long gone, so I spoke with his tech Spike and he said basically this is it: 1 SVT-2 Pro. The headstock featured Gene's autograph and the pointy shape of the head was mirrored by a bizarre pointed part below the bridge. Things went from bad to worse when two women accused Gene of behaving inappropriately, something he denies. . Modifications soon follow of course. As the photos show there is a marked difference in the shape of the lower horn, most easily seen in the shots of the back. He's interviewed everyone from Ozzy Osbourne and Lemmy to Slash and Jimmy Page, and once even traded solos with a member of Slayer on a track released internationally. Kiss is currently out on the road for their final tour, dubbed End Of The Road. This guitar was purchased brand NEW in the year 2000! Speaking out against the genres meant it wasnt long before plenty of people had their own thoughts about the rockstar and Kiss. It was one of three designed in this configuration for Gene." See the Pedulla section. The jury is out on that one. It seems thats always been the case for Nick as the star has been working on his own band, Peroux, for the last few years. It has also been suggested that this one is actually from 1981 but that would make it later than the production model Kramer Axe which would cast some doubt on Carr's statement above. The original single-coil pickup seems to be gone and in its stead is what looks almost like the Filtertron pickups that Gretsch made. Oh no, its merely the number of categories that Kiss is now involved with. 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. In 2108, Sophie told Harpers Bazaar that she knew she wanted to become a musician since she was four years old. Roland 555 space/echo (for solo) controlled by manipulating the intensity and . Let's hope it turns up in somebody's basement. His grandparents and one uncle were murdered by Hitler's henchmen. The idea that it was a built-in fuzz is much less likely. (My guess is that the P-bass pickup was added when it was painted black.) Well, in simple terms its a neck-through construction instrument with a hard maple neck and mahogany axe blade body. The Ripper was introduced as the "big brother" to the Grabber in 1973. At first, people thought that Gene was trying to trademark the image itself. Just walking through the hotel lobby and hallways chatting with Gene was an unbelievable experience. [*] The reddish Grabber was re-finished since Gibson never offered the Grabber in any kind of metal flake finish. That was until a friend suggested Gene get in touch with the singers best friend to try and find a Christmas present. It seems that not using Gene Simmons name meant she was on her own, and Sophie quickly had to find another way to make her dreams come true. It's not shown in the tour book photos shot at SIR studios but instead makes its "proper" debut in the video for. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. After having used a few different basses during the time in Wicked Lester, an Epiphone that was stolen and a Fender P-bass with a Gibson EB-0 pickup, Gene finally found his weapon of choice in the shape of a Charlie LoBue custom bass. Introduced in 1973, the Grabber was Gibson's first bolt-on neck bass and featured a sliding pickup (you "grabbed" it to change the pickup position, hence the name). According to Gene "the original one was made by Valdez here in Los Angeles, and I still have it around here somewhere". It seems this only made Gene even angrier than ever. The first part of the Dynasty tour shows the Spector #1 mk III hanging in there. Spector #2 There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. It can be tough for any celebritys child to make a name for themselves when their parents are Hollywood royalty. One of the Viewmaster pics show the thickness of the body to be almost double that of a regular bass. That one night he dropped it and the neck broke in half." None of the pre-1974 pics I've found suggest that the body was more than a slab-style with some rounding for the upper horns. Thankfully, some things have gone in her favor, as Sophie has done some modeling and worked as a reality TV star in a handful of shows, including Gene Simmons Family Jewels. Thats all when Sophie doesnt work as a body positivity advocate. For this tour Gene also mysteriously starts sporting a cable from the output jack. For this occasion Gene borrowed a Thunderbird and proceeded to "thumb" his way through the songs.). The prior owner believed this to be a late '90s, and when comparing with other listings on Reverb that appears to hold true. . On the one hand it has an inlay of Gene's makeup on the headstock that looks very similar to the one that Carr did on Spector #1. It wasnt long before people pointed out the sign actually means I love you in sign language. I love it." As for the modifications, it has been refinished and there's additional binding not on the original; under the bridge cover is a Leo Quan Badass bridge with the strings loading through the body via added string ferrules; a ca. Its one thing to be in a band. If there is one thing that many of us have learned, its that Gene Simmons knows a good business opportunity when he sees one. It's a smart and quick solution since it's not visible for the most part. I do stuff because I get excited about it and then I hope that other people will get excited about it as well. The Spector takes over as the #1 and during the early part of the Love Gun tour it is brought out only occasionally soon to disappear completely. At the heart of the axe-shaped Simmons bass is its electronics system. There is only one man that gave us the licks that inspired us to "Rock and Roll All Nite," - Gene Simmons, the legendary rock icon and bassist from KISS. Nick also has some acting credits to his name. Since this part relies entirely on picture evidence of miniscule details clicking the individual pictures below will bring up higher-res images. He is the God Of Thunder, after all. While the price tag for the Axe basses might be high, they are often sold as a package deal with other perks. Gene Simmons is one of the most legendary names in music, thanks to his time with Kiss. Great Eastern FX Co. Focus Fuzz review: The best of all possible fuzz worlds in a single box? 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. Notice also the triangular "point" of the finish. Talking with legendary rock 'n' roll musician, Gene Simmons, one thing becomes clear pretty quickhe likes a good thrill. It can be easy to think that any of Gene Simmons children would have tried to walk in his footsteps after seeing the success their dad has enjoyed over the years. As Simmons explains, because I owned the name and the design, it qualifies as an invention in the library of congress. Gene has claimed that he had it painted black before the start of the Alive! Love it or hate it, some performers have been accused of lip-syncing their songs over the years. 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. What I will refer to as Spector #1 (although in reality it is two basses) makes it debut for the Love Gun tour on the very first night in Halifax. The rockstar has been open about how hes never tried illegal substances and says that he doesnt get along with people who dabble with narcotics or those who have a dark cloud over their heads.. Long believed to be a prototype for a possible Gibson Gene Simmons signature guitar, this bass is actually a heavily modified 60's Gibson EB-0. This is the story behind the iconic Axe Bass which has been wielded by Gene Simmons for decades. It's been suggested that the incredible disappearing binding was masking tape that Gene himself applied during the hours of tedium on the tour bus. First seen in Detroit on 78.01.20, these knobs will thankfully stay on for quite some time. However, that isnt the case. The Gibson Thunderbird was a backup used on occasion when the trusty Spector #1 had to take a rest. Under the hood, in the 70s and 80s the Axe featured a boost, but the current models feature only EMG pickups and a preamp. The passing of Prince was a tragic day for millions of fans across the world. There are a few pics that don't quite fit in. It's incredible to look at these pics and see the extent of the damage that year-round touring and Gene's costumes (most of it probably from his ever-. 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. [***]. Skip to main content. However, some. The offstage shot also gives us the first look at the tape coverup of the original bridge holes as discussed below, thus beginning Gene's long use of tape coverups. Thats not the only time that Gene has opened up about his relationships away from the cameras, as the rockstar later confessed that hed actually been with up to 5,000 different women. Not once in the Gene Simmons/Bass Player interview (July 1996) does Simmons ever claim . The LoBue was the undisputed no. In fact, it couldnt be further from the truth. From 2006 until 2012, Gene Simmons and his family starred in the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels. The passing of time has proved fruitful for Kiss' 1982 . As Simmons explains, I started out playing Ampeg SVTs and for a while we were going to do a line of SVT amps and they were originally going to be called The Punisher, and I was able to beat Marvel to the trademark for the name Punisher, even though they had a character named The Punisher. Apart from those changes it appears identical to the Jackson right down to the black tuning pegs. These pics, which found their way into the later versions of the tour book, show the bass with a black blade and black knobs. Rock fans everywhere might disagree as Gene Simmons believes its time to give up on the genre. 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_____. Thats right; Parade reports that Gene used to teach sixth grade. It appears as if the Fender-style bridge that was previously under the bridge cover is moved back, sans the saddles, and a different bridge used in its stead. It even has the original pickup right up to the end of 1980. In 2012, Madonna fans were in for a treat as the pop star was lined up to star at the Super Bowl halftime show. Of course, being so open about his relationships hasnt always sat well with everyone else. . It seems its something Genes kept up ever since. In 2017, Gene Simmons hit the headlines for something pretty controversial among the rock world. Instead, roadies would allegedly hand Gene a cup of theater blood at some point in the performance. Add in a healthy dose of compression or overdrive, as well as some heavily repeating delays, andits hard not to picture a possessed Simmons spitting out blood infront of you, screaming Oh yeah! before attacking that open low note in God Of Thunder. Both stars were known for their use of illegal substances, and both lost their lives while they were still in their prime. LoBue custom Fender P-bass. Spector #1 LoBue custom Thunderbird Dan Armstrong. Meet Gene On Tour. However, there is a dark side of Gene Simmons that not many have learned about over the years. It turns out that Gene Simmons worked in a whole host of careers before he made his way to the world of rock and roll. I think it's fair to say that Gene's techs have made quite imaginative use of simple black tape throughout the years. Greg Kennelty. The axe-shape body has the same style and flare as the demon's own, complete with a painted silver blade on a shiny black . Length: 42 in, Width: 14.5 in, Depth: 1.5 in. There was once a time that Gene Simmons appeared to be on Fox News at every waking moment. Together, the happy couple share two kids; Nichols Adam Tweed-Simmons and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons. In an interview with his son for Esquire in 2014, Gene confessed he believes that rock music has finally come to an end, and even went as far as to say the music industry could be on its last legs. Most of his notable work comes from his time in Genes reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels.. I didnt know anything else about it the wood, the relationship of the bridge to the neck, I didnt think about any of that. The following day, Fox News announced that Gene had been permanently banned from the studios, with some reports claiming there is a photo of Gene behind the security desk to ensure he never sneaks in. Studio legend Carol Kaye gave KISS bassist Gene Simmons an impromptu bass lesson at Sunset Sound studios in Hollywood, and luckily cameras were rolling to catch it. My bass is the only musical instrument that is an 'invention'.". In 1987 Gene turns up with what looks like a slightly altered version of the Jackson. Gene simply replied, Nobody. So I kept moving the pickups around and adding a boost on the back, just to make sure that the bass had the sound I wanted., Simmons notes a distinction between bass designs that work well in the studio compared to on stage, Sometimes in the studio, because of the different acoustics and dynamics, I would use basses that I have never used on stage, because live, they dont sound good. The Kiss aesthetic wont appeal tonon-fans. The string of prototypes that Carr eluded to were probably the ones shown below. Shannon Tweed - Now Though he speaks measuredly . - Bass Certificate of authenticity signed by Gene Simmons. We get an excellent close-up of it in the instrument line-up pic from Knoxville but live shots seem to be lacking. The Vega wireless system is mentioned in KISS Alive Forever on p. 83. Below are pictures detailing the rather slight differences between them. The 1970s rock scene was one that had to be enjoyed to be believed. Let's talk about your Axe basses. This obviously reflected the economic state of the band at the time, Paul and Ace also had very clear no. For Gene Simmons, playing with Kiss is more than being in a rock and roll band; its about being part of a rock and roll brand. Perhaps its no wonder that Gene has taken his idea of branding the band to the top and cultivated quite the brand over the years? And most people know that he was partial to using it while spending time the many thousands of women the frontman claimed to have spent time with . For the better part of the Spirit Tour '76 the LoBue retains the mk VI look. This mk I version shows the "standard" SB-1 controls with one volume and one tone knob (both in silver) and a front output jack (missing is the mini-switch which was standard on the SB-1). The caption next to this Axe bass noted that it was a limited-edition built by Kramer. One person in particular had plenty to say as Ice Cube took to social media, which started a pretty heated feud between the two. In 1977 the most common location of this mini switch was more or less right below the volume knob (with the bass seen in the playing position), and certain pics show what appear to be a piece of tape (or in some cases a dab of paint) covering up something. Before that he had an old rickety Epiphone which was stolen, bought a Fender P for $150, sold that P for $300, took that cash and had Charlie build his . In contrast, Spector #2 takes a serious beating throughout (the pics below span the entire tour). Exact year is unknown but Gibson transitioned to this body type in 1961. 2023 Guitar.com is part of NME Networks. There's very nice video of it from both Houston and Anaheim in August that show the mk VI in action. In fact, his passion for comic books even helped to inspire The Demon that we see at Kiss shows as Biography reports Gene shaped his character on Marvels Black Bolt. Stage Played Experience = $14,995. Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. The problems with the bridge above promted another change. That is probably going to be a very big item. No matter what Gene may say in various interviews, the various instruments he's tried and modified over the years all point to him wanting a simple, no-frills instrument. 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. Some of the modifications included a special gloss black paint job with white binding along the sides of the body. Ice Cubes group, N.W.A., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Nah Gene Simmons is a dick, and his bass lines are sometimes very simple, but he has this cool running bass thing going which is pretty unique and sounds cool. On first glance, this debut in the seriesnot in the form of a Grabber or Ripper, but a Thunderbird, interestingly is certainly impressive. [****] Personal communication with Jack Williamson who asked Free about the matter. Shannon Tweed rose to fame as a Playboy model and actress before she met and wooed Gene at the Playboy Mansion. Here we get to see it with a studded cover of some sort, probably leather. Apparently, Gene wanted to sue everyone who shared copyrighted files, something that saw his site get taken down by Anonymous. The Cort Axe Bass reproduces the bass guitar Gene made so famousthe same style of bass that Gene plays onstage. Although the world learned that things werent always smooth on their ride to the altar, the pair have been married ever since. 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. Malcolm Young more influential than EVH or Clapton? Perhaps most importantly of all, its a bass thats tailor-made for conjuring this larger-than-life characters earth-conquering tones. This custom prototype Axe bass was built by Steve Carr who originally came to work for the band when his one-time apprentice became Ace's guitar tech in 1978. All rights reserved. Kiss bassist Gene Simmons told UCR about his artistic endeavors during an exclusive interview in August 2021. . 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Kiss legend Gene Simmons fondly recalls the days when a fledgling Rush would regularly play support to the panstick-sporting rockers. By the time we're through, there will be a Flying V, and there's even going to be a double-neck guitar and bass. But as far as what its going to mean after Im gone, oh my god, who cares? According to Simmons' tech at (13:16), "This is the main bass for the show. If Gene tried to use the Carr Axe live it probably turned out to be too heavy for use. In 2013, the rockstar spoke about Amy and Kurts passing in a radio interview, where he said that just because they have passed, it doesnt mean theyre an icon. Of course, it didnt sit well. At least, thats what most lists would have you believe. One of the many things that fans often cant wait to see is Gene Simmons performing his famous blood-spitting routine. As a subscriber enjoy big savings off the shop price! Amit has been writing for titles likeTotal Guitar,MusicRadarandGuitar Worldfor over a decade and counts Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan and Jeff Beck among his primary influences. Switching to just the bridge pickup, theres a huge shift in the midrange and a noticeable drop in the low-end thats perfect for chords or riffs that need less sonic boom and more snarl, such as Simmons opening lines to Love Gun and Shout It Out Loud, played higher up the neck on the first string. Find out more about how we test. Gene and his bass finally did part ways, though by all accounts he was reluctant to give it up. I don't often have a lot of good things to say about . The new collection will launch with the release of the G Thunderbird bass later this year. Princes cause of passing was ultimately ruled as an accidental overdose. In fact, in 1974 it was only offered in ebony and wine red (a high-gloss, see-through finish that looks nothing like this bass). There is something else that Nick Simmons has been working on over the years, and it comes in the form of his graphic novel. Whatever the new binding was actually made with it was one of the least durable materials in the known universe. Some time between Toledo 75.11.12 and Chicago 75.11.22 Gene changes the volume knob. Gene Simmons has occupied the public consciousness since 1973, when Kiss first burst into the scene. Guitar World is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. As Simmons explains, "because I owned the name and the design, it qualifies as an invention in the library of congress. The three-night stand in Detroit from 77.01.27, represented here by the pro-shot video from the third night, is the first sighting of the last incarnation of the LoBue (mk VIII). Heres how it works. Slight differences between them the known universe it up with thousands of partners I... 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