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. Let's hope it turns up in somebody's basement. Spector #1 Spector #2 Thunderbird. Although I've found nothing to support this the general assumption among those who know far more about early Spectors than I seem to be that the pickup in the mk I was a Model 1. At least, thats what most lists would have you believe. 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. [] I had two of them on the road with me, but I liked the sound of the off-red one." Theres a lot to like about this costly Thunderbird, from its searing hot tones to that striking mirror-on-black aesthetic. The change to mkIV happens sometime early July: the original pickup is on display during the Largo show 79.07.08 but by the shows in New York there is a new pickup in place. This is the story behind the iconic Axe Bass which has been wielded by Gene Simmons for decades. Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; Hebrew: , [aim vits]; born August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-American musician.Also known by his stage persona the Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, the hard rock band he co-founded with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in the early 1970s. However, some. 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. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. One can also see that the material under the studs is completely different from the rest of the bass. 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. Open menu Close menu . Stage Played Pkg n/a. 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 . What is a guitar but a collection of wood, magnets and metals? I've scammed people all this time The world of Jean-Jacques Burnel. It looks as though Gene Simmons has plenty of opinions that he wants to share with the world, but not all of them have landed. Gene also caused a stir when he admitted he feels immigrants should all learn to speak English before moving to the States. Below are pictures detailing the rather slight differences between them. Here we can see the outline of the tape coverup (check the full-size pic for better detail) for the last time. The bass touts a mahogany body with a bolt on C shaped maple neck and rosewood fretboard with a 15 radius. which run through July of 2022 at present. 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. Although he has a huge net worth and plenty of income from his Kiss brand, Gene Simmons isnt in the top richest people in the world. The result? The bridge is a thornier issue. . 15155. The first two are just simple changing of the knobs. For the better part of the Spirit Tour '76 the LoBue retains the mk VI look. 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). The first part of the Dynasty tour shows the Spector #1 mk III hanging in there. 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. In fact, the rockstar went as far as it saw Mileys tongue was okay, but quickly put his foot in it with a few derogatory comments. Strings - Lutes - Guitars. The prior owner believed this to be a late '90s, and when comparing with other listings on Reverb that appears to hold true. 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. Gene Simmons is one of those who has proven he has what it takes to keep calm and carry on as he tripped over a raised part of the stage during a performance in Montana back in 2016. Again it's the bridge that gets a change with a very odd combination. Talking about rap and hip-hop was enough to get plenty of people talking about Gene Simmons and his ever-changing music views. 1 810 cab. Apparently, he didnt like Terrys supposed holier-than-thou attitude. Of course, being so open about his relationships hasnt always sat well with everyone else. 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. Celebrating 50 years in rock (1966-2016) Gene Simmons, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, co-founder and front man of KISS, America's number one gold record award-winning group of all time in all categories (RIAA), and one of the most recognized performers in the world, recently announced the . Okay, its hard to deny that one of Gene Simmons most prominent features is his tongue. Things went from bad to worse when two women accused Gene of behaving inappropriately, something he denies. In a rather unprecedented move the bass is left alone with no noticeable modifications. Oh no, its merely the number of categories that Kiss is now involved with. It has a 24 frets and the deep cut away which allows me to easily reach the 23rd and 24th frets - a real bonus. Thats right; the bass player is often seen with blood pouring from his mouth, but dont worry; no bass players are harmed in the making of the act. 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." 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. [**]. 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. [*] 1996 Guitars that Rule the World, Metal Edge presents KISS Alive! However, there might be a reason that Nick isnt always by his dads side: he wants to try and break out of Genes shadow. The move to Gibsons during 1975 was purely financial. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. "I saw a bass he had built hanging on the wall and decided right then that I wanted it. That was until 2011 when Gene suddenly got down on one knee and decided to make things official. Newer Than: Search this thread only; Search this forum only. 10 young bluesbreakers who are making the Blues fun again, Maybe Id move to Japan and try and be an English teacher! Mastodons Bill Kelliher on the future of the band, his love of Les Pauls and what hed do if he wasnt in the band. Simmons estimates hes sold about 10,000 instruments over the past 10 years. Sophie reportedly pestered major streaming sites instead. There was once a time that Gene Simmons appeared to be on Fox News at every waking moment. The Cort Axe Bass reproduces the bass guitar Gene made so famousthe same style of bass that Gene plays onstage. 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. The bassist will bring back the Gene Simmons' Axe MasterClass for fans . 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. (My original theory was that the blade was originally silver and refinished black but the dating of the photo shoots are well-established.) Believe it or not, but Gene is quite the entrepreneur when hes not working with the band. Gene Simmons inspects the folder with the documents about his mother's persecution. 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. 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 problems with the bridge above promted another change. Before we move forward we need to take a step back (and get a little ahead of ourselves) and adress a slight "wrinkle" in the photos. 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). 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. The Gibson Thunderbird was a backup used on occasion when the trusty Spector #1 had to take a rest. Kiss bassist Gene Simmons told UCR about his artistic endeavors during an exclusive interview in August 2021. . 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. As one of the founding members of KISS, Gene Simmons is certainly one of the most recognizable faces in rock music. This mk III retains the original violin-type bridge. 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. The GENE SIMMONS Meet & Greet Bass Signing Includes: - Choice of Gene Simmons Bass, signed & personalized by Gene Simmons. With so little video evidence from this part of the tour it's hard to say whether these are two different pickups or just the trick of light and angles but considering the next (and later) developments I'm going to put my money on the light/angles hypothesis. It has a 30" scale which matches that of the LoBue. Why the other two remain unchanged is anyone's guess. Gene Simmons Bass Solo Compilation from the beginning to the end! 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. Gene Simmons: "Everything Vinnie Vincent did sounded like Yngwie Malmsteen on crack". . There seemed to be a strange moment in time when celebrities couldnt wait but to show their tongue on the red carpet. [*] 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". There are no actual live shots of the bass and after the promo videos it just disappears never to be seen again. One of the least used basses in Gene's arsenal, the Gibson Les Paul Triumph doesn't appear in any live photographs from 1976. 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. One person in particular had plenty to say as Ice Cube took to social media, which started a pretty heated feud between the two. Among the promo pics taken at Stewart Air Force Base 77.11.09 is the photo on the left below which seem to show a hole where the above coverup was placed. Find out more about the Axe Bass at www.genesimmonsaxe.com. 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. However, it was his time as an assistant at Vogue and Glamour magazines that could have led to a very different career. Gene apparently told Terry that she would have to be willing to get intimate with him if she wanted to be a part of his life. Probably taken straight from an old EB-0 or Thunderbird it first appears on 76.02.23 and will stay on until the bass disappears for good despite a few later changes to the bridge underneath it. Cort GS Ax Punisher 2 Bass - One of Gene Simmons' two basses is a Cort GS Ax Punisher. Gene has claimed that he had it painted black before the start of the Alive! Still, it was captured on film, meaning Gene wont forget the moment anytime soon. BA1 1UA. But out of costume, the Kiss co-frontman is an equally commanding presence. 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. But for the Fridays TV appearance in January 1982 Spector #2 was back. Tuning stability and intonation also feel impeccable: This is definitely aset and forget kind of bass that allows the player to focus on their performance, undistracted and with confidence. It seems that Gene thinks its time for one genre in particular to disappear: rap. FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bruno-Masquio/219366238103439INSTAGRAM - @brunomasquioiTUNES - https://itunes.apple.com/br/artist/bruno-masquio/id55. Just because Gene was a part of the scene doesnt mean that he took part in everything that came his way. [*] Much later Gene would remember it a little differently: "So he made me a one of a kind natural wood custom made bass, no name, no nothing." The Axe is one of the most recognisable and distinctive signature instruments ever, but you wont get Simmons wasting time worrying about the enduring legacy of his favourite bass. 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. The LoBue was the undisputed no. Along with the refinish the knobs were changed to match the new color. But in the three pictures below I'm having a. Later in the year, in Columbus 76.11.30, the cover is very obviously split into two colors, a very sharp delineation that wasn't there in March and May, which suggests that it's been at least partially replaced. It was a stab at the more affordable market then dominated by Fender so it was a straight-forward instrument without fancy inlays and with controls and pickups mounted on the scratchplate. When KISS did their first "European" tour in 4 years they stopped by a TV studio in Hilversum, Holland on May 29 to record singback versions of Unholy and God Gave Rock 'n' Roll To You II for the show Countdown. The pics below are from a show in January, either on the 21st or 22nd. His wife, Canadian actress and 1982 Playboy Playmate of the Year Shannon Tweed, just shelled out $5.8 million for a Malibu . We now know that Gene Simmons doesnt always have the most popular opinions on people who use illegal substances. 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. Gene Simmons has played all sorts of instruments over the years, from the Charlie LoBue custom bass guitar heard on the early Kiss albums to his own Punisher and Axe signatures, although for a while in the mid-70s Simmons did experiment with Gibson Grabbers and Rippers. . At the end of our show [I] walk offstage and I throw the guitar off the stage, and everyone gasps. Gene Simmons's new haircut. The pickup cover has been removed and the original Thunderbird humbucker it covered has been replaced with a larger humbucker (probably a DiMarzio since Gene were fond of those and happened to know Larry DiMarzio from school). Apparently, Gene wanted to sue everyone who shared copyrighted files, something that saw his site get taken down by Anonymous. 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. Considering that the mkI version had a single coil pickup (possibly a stacked humbucker) the third knob is somewhat of a mystery. As Simmons explained, [Cort] started mass producing them and selling them for a cheaper price, obviously, so the wood was cheaper everything was cheaper, and the paint started to crack. 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. - Bass Certificate of authenticity signed by Gene Simmons. In 1978 Gene recalled that: "[I used that bass] For about four years, until one night I threw it to my roadie. 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. 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. I do stuff because I get excited about it and then I hope that other people will get excited about it as well. Although the world learned that things werent always smooth on their ride to the altar, the pair have been married ever since. It seems thats what some people think, especially when looking at old footage of The Demon of Kiss. This mkV version stays unmolested for the remainder of 1979, the last photographic evidence being from 79.12.06. Kiss is currently out on the road for their final tour, dubbed End Of The Road. 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. GS Backstage M&G Vampire Bass Pkg = $7495. 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. 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. Just walking through the hotel lobby and hallways chatting with Gene was an unbelievable experience. As mentioned in the Axe section this could be considered a comment of sorts on the differing sonic qualities of the two basses. Everybody knows that Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has a long tongue. Great Eastern FX Co. Focus Fuzz review: The best of all possible fuzz worlds in a single box? Reports have varied throughout the years, but Gene is confident that hes been with thousands of partners. Some of the modifications included a special gloss black paint job with white binding along the sides of the body. However, being so popular means there have been plenty of conspiracy theories about Genes tongue. This is where Gene's search for something very specific seems to start. 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. There are, to my knowledge, precious few pictures of Spector #2 in the Love Gun/Alive II costumes. The new collection will launch with the release of the G Thunderbird bass later this year. But did he ever imagine such a strange instrument would become as successful as it has? 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. Oftentimes we find that ownership of an idea is just as important as the idea itself. Its difficult for me to walk past a mirror without stopping to say, yo, whats up?. Thankfully, everyone walked away from the incident without any injuries. What are you waiting for. Gene's version is either a '76 or '77 ebony version that was modfied from the get-go. Its one thing to be in a band. No matter the angle or lighting, up until now the white binding has been clearly visible at all times. Apparently, the staff were all in a meeting when Gene burst into the room - unannounced. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. 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). 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. This time it looks like a fairly standard Fender bridge (mk V). For many years, Simmons' primary . Nady 950 wireless. During one interview, the rockstar was asked if he admired anyone else more than himself. [*] Its first appearance is the photo shoot that was set up the day of the Return of KISS dressrehearsal, 79.06.14. Contact our experts for a recommendation of great alternatives. Radio stations Power 97 and Timple M both announced they were pulling all Kiss songs from their lineup as neither agreed with Genes controversial comments. He called her tongue the girls version. Apparently, Gene thinks it shows girls cant play with the guys because it will, in his words, never be as good. 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. There will be a guitar version and left-handed versions. Its another to be such a great performer that you carry on with your show even when you take a tumble. He is the God Of Thunder, after all. Apparently, Gene has always been obsessed with comic books and knows some of the biggest names who have worked on the art over the years, but it was getting his hands on certain Golden Age books and turning them around for $10,000 each that really saw the money start rolling in from a young age. 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. The rockstar replied Ice Cube should get in touch when Jimi Hendrix gets into the hip hop hall of fame.. Now, Kiss is linked to an incredible number of product categories 3,000 to be precise. Once we move into 1978 and the Alive II tour the second Spector (henceforth known as Spector #2) makes its first appearance. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, 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. Although he initially apologized for the incident, Gene also accused it of being highly exaggerated and misleading. It seems that we will never know the truth about what happened behind closed doors at the news network. Like many, the rockstar was forced to take any job that came his way, including a role as a deli cashier. Biography reports that Gene actually worked a host of jobs as he tried to raise money to start his own band. Love it or hate it, some performers have been accused of lip-syncing their songs over the years. Which is why, in addition to some of the cosmetic alterations the Axe has gone through over the years, we often see them with different pickups and hardware as well, as Simmons explained, A pickup is subject to the wood and the body shape. The two volume controls allow for a blend of either orboth pickups, with the rhythm unit alone bringing a wonderfully articulate sound that has enough brightness to retain definition andclarity. The jury is out on that one. The courts fired back that hand gestures themselves cant be trademarked, meaning Genes case was thrown out, and he was forced to let others pull the pose. 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. 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. It seems this only made Gene even angrier than ever. [****] Personal communication with Jack Williamson who asked Free about the matter. There is something else that Nick Simmons has been working on over the years, and it comes in the form of his graphic novel. Instead, he decided to keep himself as healthy as possible as Gene told CNN that hes never even tried an adult beverage or taken any illegal substances. The one pic I've seen from San Antonio 77.11.22 is inconclusive as far as what knobs are on the bass. According to Steve Carr his first version of the Axe shown below was made for Gene in 1978 and even used for a few shows that year but no photographic evidence of that exists. 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 result? Gone is the original witch-hat knob, in its stead we find a black speed knob. However, Gene Simmons had his own views on it all and they werent very popular. As far as video evidence goes it first appears in the opening credits of KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (see below). The Fender Jazz basses Ive used on some songs, but live, theyre too boomy. Maybe gross, maybe cool, but definitely profitable to Mr. Simmons with a starting price of $12,000 per bass. . This obviously reflected the economic state of the band at the time, Paul and Ace also had very clear no. There are a few pics that don't quite fit in. April 13, 2022. - Hard Shell Gene Simmons fitted bass case signed by Gene Simmons. The 1970s rock scene was one that had to be enjoyed to be believed. Meet Gene On Tour. Custom Charlie LoBue bass built for Gene Simmons of KISS. . This Gene Simmons Punisher Bass is a rare, limited edition bass that swept through the Spencer's stores in malls throughout the US. One of the Viewmaster pics show the thickness of the body to be almost double that of a regular bass. The thunder starts with a Shure U4D-UHF into a Radial JD-7 Injector. Gi. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. As if things couldnt get any worse, Gene proceeded to tear his shirt and shouted, Hey chicks, sue me!. Skip to main content. Several fans have spoken about how both were taken from us too soon and the tragedies that have been linked to their passing. LoBue custom Gibson Grabber Gibson Ripper. There is a photo as early as 77.08.19 in San Diego, CA that shows the white pickguard Thunderbird on stage during the pre-show setup. Some people love to embrace every different type of music, while others prefer to stick to what they know. 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. 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. For the show in London, Ontario 74.12.22 Gene poses with the Grabber backstage but plays the LoBue for the show. It turns out Gene Simmons is no exception, but not many people know the rockstar was once actually a teacher. That was until the scandal that rocked Nicks world in 2010. This one-of-a-kind instrument recently (Oct 2005) sold on Ebay for $29, 995. It turns out that some people were so offended by how Gene Simmons conducted himself and the thoughts he has on people suffering from their mental health that they decided to protest against the rockstar and his band. What I will call mkII actually makes it's documented debut in Detroit 74.12.20. None of the known LoBue basses had a bridge like this so it was probably not LoBue's work. For this occasion Gene borrowed a Thunderbird and proceeded to "thumb" his way through the songs.). After that modification number two kicks in and we see another set of knobs. 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. I don't often have a lot of good things to say about . Apparently, he wasnt impressed with someone so prominent sharing such questionable opinions. Of conspiracy theories about Genes tongue & amp ; G Vampire bass Pkg = $ 7495 Ax! 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