There will be a guitar version and left-handed versions. The rockstar was born in Israel where Gene says his family lived in extreme poverty before they saved enough to emigrate to the States and start a new life. It might sound impossible, but its true. For Gene, its simple: he thinks that future rockstars should give up on their dreams as the barriers in the way to the top have become insurmountable. Thankfully, many talented bands have continued to prove Gene wrong in recent years. He is the God Of Thunder, after all. They both had the same body shape and the number only designated the number of pickups. 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. 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 . Gene Simmons Bass Solo Compilation from the beginning to the end! Speaking out against the genres meant it wasnt long before plenty of people had their own thoughts about the rockstar and Kiss. After showing off a few licks, Simmons points out a particular passage he wants to learn, and Kaye obliges. The application claimed that Gene first used the gesture in 1974 while posing for a photo with the legend that is Dave Grohl. Spector #1 is certainly still in the picture but when it comes to relative use their fortunes are reversed with #1 "coming off the bench" here and there and #2 getting more stage time. 1979 saw the introduction of the Axe bass into Gene's repertoire and the beginning of a life-long association. The string of prototypes that Carr eluded to were probably the ones shown below. This mkV version stays unmolested for the remainder of 1979, the last photographic evidence being from 79.12.06. It seems its something Genes kept up ever since. Bath This is not a traditional signature model arrangement. For this tour Gene also mysteriously starts sporting a cable from the output jack. 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. Gene Simmons has often been questioned about who he has been with and how many people have made their way to the list over the years. Heres how it works. The bassist will bring back the Gene Simmons' Axe MasterClass for fans . Fender teams up with Mastodon's Troy Sanders for well-spec'd Silverburst signature P-Bass, Zoom unveils new B2 Four bass multi-effects pedal, with Multi-Layer IR, 300 patches and a 60-second looper, 50 years ago: The Runaways guitarist Lita Ford was invited to replace John Paul Jones in Led Zeppelin, Jeff Berlin explains why playing bass is like playing kazoo, To be honest, I'm not really a bass player. However, he's also been known for the varied love life he's led over the years, with his numerous relationships having been . The '73 and '74 models were slightly "rounder" over the horns and had a slightly wider body so considering the look of Gene's Ripper it was probably a 1975 ebony version which sported an alder body (Gibson reverted back to maple in 1977). His grandparents and one uncle were murdered by Hitler's henchmen. The clip is an outtake from the 2012 documentary Sample This. [**] In a 2013 interview at G-Club in Tokyo Gene threw another wrinkle to the story of the LoBue's demise, this time suggesting that he used the bass on stage in 1982 when he fell off the front of the stage, cracked the neck and promptly gave the pieces to a member of the audience. But as far as what its going to mean after Im gone, oh my god, who cares? What are you waiting for. Whatever the new binding was actually made with it was one of the least durable materials in the known universe. . The earliest known date for this is from Uniondale 79.09.01. . Since this part relies entirely on picture evidence of miniscule details clicking the individual pictures below will bring up higher-res images. Now, 46 years later, he and Gibson are teaming up for G2, a new line of basses and guitars announced this past week during the NAMM conference. Sadly, Gene wasnt impressed with the shows choice as he referred to Madonna as a karaoke singer during an interview with TMZ. Being a well-known name in the world of music means that Gene Simmons has plenty of opinions when it comes to other musicians and genres. Malcolm Young more influential than EVH or Clapton? We'll let him know. It has a 24 frets and the deep cut away which allows me to easily reach the 23rd and 24th frets - a real bonus. Modifications soon follow of course. 1970 replacement Gibson pickup has been added and moved closer to the bridge; and a new, custom shape pickguard has been added. Gene has gone through quite a few different basses over the years. Sometimes the paintbrush can be just as beautiful as the art it inspires and creates. 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. (Also seen in Lund, Sweden. If Gene tried to use the Carr Axe live it probably turned out to be too heavy for use. There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. 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. I beat DC in using The Demon they tried to stop me, but I was able to prove that my Demon was far more famous than their Demon character!, By trademarking the name and shape of the Axe, Simmons was able to control who builds the instrument for him, and sure enough hes switched builders many times over the years. On the other hand, Gene seems to think hes a part of the One percent as he confessed to being one of the wealthiest people out there during an interview with the San Diego Union-Tribune. Personal messages from members of The Gene Simmons Bass Collectors Club. 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 . Thanks to abusername for pointing that out. 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. 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. It even has the original pickup right up to the end of 1980. 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. It seems thats what some people think, especially when looking at old footage of The Demon of Kiss. Here we get to see it with a studded cover of some sort, probably leather. Maybe gross, maybe cool, but definitely profitable to Mr. Simmons with a starting price of $12,000 per bass. We get an excellent close-up of it in the instrument line-up pic from Knoxville but live shots seem to be lacking. Exactly what happens to the LoBue is matter of some confusion. He decided years ago that she'd already been through enough having survived the horrors of the Holocaust, and he didn't want to break her heart by becoming a drug addict. It has a 30" scale which matches that of the LoBue. Together, the happy couple share two kids; Nichols Adam Tweed-Simmons and Sophie Alexandra Tweed-Simmons. 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 . 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. 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. 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. Pink AXE Guitar. Then came the aftermath. The best indicator when it comes to Gene is the belt part of his cod piece which was leather for the Dynasty tour but got very distinct silvery scales for Unmasked.). Sadly, we get the feeling that Gene would have rocked a lot less face paint during his time in the classroom. The luthier and Gene's fellow NYC resident (whom Gene describes as a consummate craftsman, something he feels is missing in today's world), would build Gene his first custom bass. Designed to meet the musical needs of modern bassists, it features the classic Reverse Thunderbird body and headstock shape. - Bass Certificate of authenticity signed by Gene Simmons. 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 pics below are from a show in January, either on the 21st or 22nd. In the early-early years of KISS, he favored a Charlie LoBue bass ( photos ); this was a custom bass guitar made by Charlie. Let's hope it turns up in somebody's basement. The two Gs have teamed to launch G - a whole range of electric guitar and bass . The prior owner believed this to be a late '90s, and when comparing with other listings on Reverb that appears to hold true. 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). Wicked Lester had their equipment stolen from the loft at Mott St. and Canal St. After this there is a long void of solid photographic evidence on what happens. It's still there in St- Louis 76.12.04 but by 76.12.11 in Pembroke Pines it's been reduced to, well, almost nothing. [*] The reddish Grabber was re-finished since Gibson never offered the Grabber in any kind of metal flake finish. Notice also the triangular "point" of the finish. Gene was walking backward when he took the fall, and it wasnt long before someone rushed in to help the star back to his feet. The G2 Thunderbird Bass is voiced with a pair of powerful T-Bird pickups, each with individual Volume controls and paired with a . The musician was behind some of the most legendary tunes of our time and left a huge mark on the world when he passed in 2016. 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. The Fender Jazz basses Ive used on some songs, but live, theyre too boomy. 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 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. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Ice Cubes group, N.W.A., was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You know, I dont think in those terms, he explains. It turns out Gene Simmons is no exception, but not many people know the rockstar was once actually a teacher. The Gibson Gene Simmons G Thunderbird Bass is out now, priced 2,499 / $2,799. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) It turned out that Gene wasnt happy for a hip-hop group to get a spot in the hall his bands called home since 2014. Answer (1 of 7): When I was younger it was KISS that got me to listen to Heavy Metal and I thought then that Gene Simmons was the best period! There's very nice video of it from both Houston and Anaheim in August that show the mk VI in action. 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. 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. Note the original single coil pickup and the snug fit of the pickguard around the pickup in the picture on the right. Diana Ross. 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. Exact year is unknown but Gibson transitioned to this body type in 1961. Chances are Gene just took the opportunity afforded him by the Gibson sponsorship the band enjoyed at the time (see the back of any KISS album from the time) but found that the basses weren't to his taste. The pair have been together since 1983, with Gene telling People that theyve been happily unmarried most of that time. Gene had another story in 1996: "A couple of years later I lent it to Micki Free, whose band Smokehouse opened for us once, and never saw it again." Though the marriage only lasted for a few years, Gene Simmons her only son was born in . 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 Metal, wood. Unfortunately it is exceedingly difficult to try and identify which Spector is which in most photos, even if they are well-lit. We will meet you at a designated area at the venue, prior to the show to organize details etc . 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. Why you can trust Guitar World The neck has pearl diamond inlays just like Gene's, and the detail in the paint and set up is just like the Demons. It has been suggested that it was a series/parallell switch which is feasible. That certainly would have been one way to get the kids listening. Thats right; the rockstar actually paid his way through college, all thanks to his comic book sales. 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. 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. Shannon Tweed rose to fame as a Playboy model and actress before she met and wooed Gene at the Playboy Mansion. 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 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. I made several of these until we hit a design that is pretty much what he uses today." Im clear about that. by Jacob Uitti 2 years ago. 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. It's not immedeately obvious but if one looks closely at the pics below there are pieces of tape that are there to hold it in place. 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). In 1987 Gene turns up with what looks like a slightly altered version of the Jackson. 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. The Q-system was designed by Bill Lawrence and was quite versatile. From there it goes out to an Empress Compressor and one of two Tech 21 VT-Bass 1969 amps. The one in the middle does feature the pointy headstock that was a feature of all of the guitars Carr built for KISS (see Ace's mini-Explorer and Paul's Star guitar for instance). Alas, by mid-1977 the cherised LoBue's days are numbered. 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. After being on a breif hiatus the Thunderbird returned to the Gibson catalogue in 1976 for the Bicentennial. The original single-coil pickup seems to be gone and in its stead is what looks almost like the Filtertron pickups that Gretsch made. This is where Gene's search for something very specific seems to start. Gene Simmons went through the folder compiled for him, containing approximately 100 pages. Things got off to a bad start when Gene started telling inappropriate jokes and only got worse when he began hitting people with copies of his new book. The Jackson Axe is mercifully kept in this near-original condition for at least the two following tours; there are no noticeable alterations. Apparently, the staff were all in a meeting when Gene burst into the room unannounced. Here we can see the outline of the tape coverup (check the full-size pic for better detail) for the last time. It's only got one pickup with one dial for volume, one for tone; you can either turn it up or down. Not once in the Gene Simmons/Bass Player interview (July 1996) does Simmons ever claim . Spector #1 Spector #2 Thunderbird. According to Gene he met Stuart Spector, then just an upstart luthier working out of a small Brooklyn shop, during the Destroyer sessions. But at the end of the day a guitar is just a tool to create art. All of the basses are built at a shop in South Korea [although there are some specialty one-off builds done in the USA by master builder, Jim Cara]. Exact year is unknown but Gibson transitioned to this body type in 1961. In fact, it couldnt be further from the truth. All the latest gene simmons celebrity news, videos, and more. Apparently, Gene thinks the best thing that people with less money can do is Try being nice to rich people. Thats certainly one way. There's a high-gloss, mirror-like finish on the body and headstock, added rivules on the body near the pickup, and, true to form, a hole where there should be (or had been) a tone knob. And don't worry - Kiss isn't gonna pull a Mtley Cre on you and . In contrast, Spector #2 takes a serious beating throughout (the pics below span the entire tour). Various production versions of the instrument often feature pickup configurations and tone controls that offer a wider tonal palate, but Gene doesnt want anything getting in the way, and so his personal versions feature just a volume control. The entrepreneurial bassist recently reaffirmed his belief that "rock is dead . The body appears to be a slab style with a hint of a bevel on the "inside" of the horns (and possibly where Gene rests his arm; see below). Some time in November mk VII shows up. See the evolution of Gene's Bass technique!! These are smaller, all black with a small white dot that shows the naught setting (mk III). 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.). They have one album and a handful of collaborations, but thats not all. . So much so that Gibson put out a demo vinyl record showcasing the various tones the system was capable of. 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. Let's talk about your Axe basses. After the re-finish (more info below) the coverup disappears, most likely because the hole was filled before the finish was applied. 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. Like the best signature models, this is an instrument that ultimately inspires you to sound and play like the musician behind it, while also being capable of a lot more, from Motown to country, and with the right kind of EQ scoop and compression, even slapped funk even if its not aimed at such musicians. here, he blamed the politically correct climate across the nation from stopping Americans saying what they really feel. For this occasion Gene borrowed a Thunderbird and proceeded to "thumb" his way through the songs.). Would you believe that hes been building a business empire for himself since he was back in college? LoBue custom LP Triumph Gibson EB-0. All rights reserved. The Return of KISS!! 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